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Oil prices fall to around $100 after Trump indicates war could end in weeks

Crude prices fell Wednesday as President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to exit the Iran war even as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Grouped from 36 articles across 11 sources.

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CNBCApr 1, 2026, 12:44 PM

Oil prices fall to around $100 after Trump indicates war could end in weeks

Crude prices fell Wednesday as President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to exit the Iran war even as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.

CBS NewsApr 1, 2026, 7:31 AM

Trump says Iran war could wrap up in 2-3 weeks as gas prices rise

President Trump indicated the Iran war may wrap up "very soon" and he could abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the war pushed U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.

Al JazeeraApr 1, 2026, 12:14 AM

Trump tells allies ‘get your own oil’, says Iran war could end in 2-3 weeks

Under pressure as domestic petrol prices soar, US president says no deal needed to end war on Iran.

CNBCApr 1, 2026, 6:36 AM

Europe stocks set for strong rebound as Trump says Iran war will end in weeks

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Al JazeeraApr 1, 2026, 12:00 AM

Iran war live: Trump says conflict to end in 2-3 weeks; Kuwait airport hit

US-Israeli strikes continue across Iran, hitting pharmaceutical companies and steel plants in Isfahan and Farokhshar.

NBC NewsMar 31, 2026, 11:07 PM

Trump suggests war with Iran will end within two weeks

President Trump suggested the war with Iran will end soon as the national average for a gallon of gas rose to over four dollars. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.

Al JazeeraMar 31, 2026, 11:12 PM

Pope Leo urges Trump to end war on Iran

Pope Leo XIV has urged US President Donald Trump to find an “off-ramp” from the US and Israel’s war on Iran.

CNBCApr 1, 2026, 5:01 AM

South Korea's Kospi leads rebound in Asia markets as Trump says Iran war could end in weeks

On Tuesday stateside, Trump said the U.S. could leave Iran in "two or three weeks," adding "We leave because there's no reason for us to do this."

The Straits TimesMar 31, 2026, 7:08 PM

Pope Leo urges Trump to find ‘off-ramp’ to end Iran war

Pope Leo said he hoped the violence could end before Easter on April 5.

Al JazeeraMar 31, 2026, 10:56 PM

EU warns oil and gas prices won’t quickly return to normal after Iran war

The EU’s energy commissioner has warned oil and gas prices will not return to normal any time soon.

NBC NewsApr 1, 2026, 1:30 AM

Trump to address the nation with 'important' update on the Iran war

The address, scheduled for Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET, comes after Trump said he expects the U.S. to leave Iran "soon."

ABC AustraliaApr 1, 2026, 1:06 AM

Hopes for an end to Iran war briefly had markets euphoric, but there's a plot twist

If you had woken up today and heard someone say Wall Street's tech sector rose more than 3 per cent overnight, you would expect it to be promptly followed by "April Fools' Day".

ABC NewsMar 31, 2026, 12:31 PM

Gas prices top $4 a gallon as Iran war triggers global oil shock

Fuel costs last exceeded $4 a gallon in 2022, AAA data showed.

ABC NewsMar 31, 2026, 6:49 PM

Dow soars as Trump suggests Iran war may end without reopening Strait of Hormuz

Trump urged other countries to "go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT."

The GuardianMar 31, 2026, 8:29 PM

US average fuel price passes $4 a gallon for first time in four years amid Iran war

Stocks rally after reports suggest Trump might end the war soon, saying ‘we’re not going to be there for too much longer’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Average US fuel prices have exceeded $4 a gallon for the first time in four years, piling pressure on drivers as Donald Trump’s war on Iran continues to boost oil markets. The nationwide average climbed to almost $4.02 on Tuesday, according to AAA data, capping an extraordinary rise from $2.98 just a month ago. The fuel price last reached this high in August 2022. Continue reading...

CNBCMar 31, 2026, 6:21 AM

Oil sees choppy trading as traders parse Trump comments on Iran war

Oil prices fell on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly expressed willingness to end the military hostilities against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut.

CNBCMar 31, 2026, 6:54 AM

Asia markets mostly fall as Trump comments on Iran war stoke oil volatility

Asia-Pacific markets largely fell on Tuesday as investors assesed Mideast conflict and volatile crude oil prices.

ABC AustraliaMar 31, 2026, 8:29 PM

Live: ASX set to rally as US shares surge on hopes of end to Iran war

Wall Street ends a weak month with a massive gain, as investors eye a possible end to US military action in Iran. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Financial TimesMar 31, 2026, 2:03 PM

Trump rebukes France as tensions rise with Europe over Iran war

Italy refuses US warplanes permission to refuel, adding to transatlantic divisions over conflict

The Globe and MailMar 31, 2026, 9:44 AM

Trump says securing Strait of Hormuz is ‘not for us’ as Iran war roils global markets

U.S. strikes hit central city of Isfahan, Tehran attacks a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker in the Persian Gulf

CBS NewsMar 31, 2026, 5:01 PM

Hegseth slated for House testimony amid Iran war pressure, sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth​ is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.

CNBCMar 31, 2026, 8:37 AM

Gold on track for worst month since 2008 as Iran war enters its fifth week

Gold edged higher on Tuesday morning, but the metal remained on course to notch its biggest monthly decline in almost 17 years.

The Straits TimesMar 31, 2026, 9:08 PM

Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, poll finds

Among Mr Trump's Republicans, 40 per cent supported ending the conflict quickly.

Al JazeeraMar 31, 2026, 1:56 PM

War on Iran: US’s history of making other nations pay for conflicts

White House says Trump could ask Arab nations to bear the cost of the Iran war.

CNBCMar 31, 2026, 4:13 PM

U.S. gasoline hits $4 per gallon, highest since 2022, as Iran war drives up fuel prices more than 30%

Families are feeling the financial impact from the U.S. war with Iran as gasoline prices surge.

The Straits TimesMar 31, 2026, 9:08 PM

Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

March 31 - Two-thirds of Americans believe that the U.S. should work to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if that means not achieving the goals set out by the Trump administration, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

CNBCMar 31, 2026, 4:43 PM

Moscow is profiting from the Iran war for now — but experts say Russia's economy is in the 'death zone'

The Iran war has caused energy prices to surge, directly benefiting — and filling the coffers — of major oil and gas producers like Russia.

The GuardianMar 31, 2026, 12:00 PM

Trump’s Iran war and energy policies outline ‘dangerous volatility’ of fossil fuel push

Critics say president is locking into 20th century energy systems even as his ‘bet’ on oil and gas ‘isn’t going so well’ By attacking Iran and threatening to seize its oil while taking extraordinary measures to block clean energy back in the US, Donald Trump has inadvertently highlighted the dangerous volatility of the fossil fuel era, critics say. The US and Israel’s bombardment of Iran and southern Lebanon has caused a humanitarian and environmental toll , with threats of further escalation set to add to these casualties as well as add more planet-heating emissions and destroy drinking water supplies. Continue reading...

DWMar 31, 2026, 2:44 AM

Iran war: US gasoline prices surge as conflict escalates

The national average price of gasoline in the US has hit $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, according to GasBuddy. Plus, Iran reportedly passed a plan to charge a fee for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

The Straits TimesMar 31, 2026, 8:33 AM

EU tells members to prepare for ‘prolonged disruption’ to energy markets from Iran war

European gas prices have risen more than 70 per cent since the US-Israeli war with Iran began.

DWMar 31, 2026, 2:44 AM

Iran war: Indonesia calls for UN meeting after peacekeeper deaths

Three Indonesians, acting as UN peacekeepers, have been killed in Lebanon. The national average price of gasoline in the US has hit $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, according to GasBuddy. DW has more.

NBC NewsMar 31, 2026, 12:49 AM

Are there talks to end the Iran war? Depends on which side you ask

It has been more than a week since President Donald Trump announced the U.S. was in conversation with Iran. But Tehran denies negotiations are taking place .

ABC AustraliaMar 31, 2026, 3:44 AM

'EVs can't just be for snobs': Minns calls for end to reliance on Middle Eastern oil

NSW Premier Chris Minns made the call for greater fuel security while unveiling the state's fuel savings measures, arguing for more electric vehicles and charging stations.

The Straits TimesMar 31, 2026, 3:00 AM

US pump prices hit $5 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply

The milestone was last reached in August 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Straits TimesMar 31, 2026, 2:13 AM

Massive US-Israeli strikes hit Iran after Trump threatens to destroy energy, oil plants

An Iranian parliamentary committee has voted to impose tolls on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

CBS NewsMar 31, 2026, 6:39 AM

Trump threatens to invade Iran, "obliterate" its energy resources

Energy markets remain volatile as President Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.

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