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Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February. Grouped from 4 articles across 3 sources.

4 reports3 sourcesApr 20, 2026, 8:33 PM
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BBC NewsApr 20, 2026, 8:33 PM

Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized

Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

BBC NewsApr 20, 2026, 8:04 PM

What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US

The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.

The Straits TimesApr 20, 2026, 3:10 PM

Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say

The US has listed metals, pipes and electronic components among other goods that could have a military and an industrial use.

CNBCApr 20, 2026, 7:04 PM

Oil prices jump after Iran and U.S. attack commercial ships as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz

Crude oil prices surged Sunday, as the U.S. and Iran teetered on the brink of a renewed war after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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