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Oil prices slide on US-Iran ceasefire, but fuel prices will stay high for weeks

Iran's promise to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after striking a temporary agreement with the US saw the cost of oil fall sharply. But how quickly are we likely to see relief at the bowser in Australia? Analysts say it… Grouped from 31 articles across 13 sources.

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ABC AustraliaApr 8, 2026, 6:49 PM

Oil prices slide on US-Iran ceasefire, but fuel prices will stay high for weeks

Iran's promise to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after striking a temporary agreement with the US saw the cost of oil fall sharply. But how quickly are we likely to see relief at the bowser in Australia? Analysts say it could be weeks or months.

Sky NewsApr 8, 2026, 5:27 AM

Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire

Oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have soared on news of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran.

DWApr 7, 2026, 10:45 PM

Iran war: Trump announces two-week ceasefire

US President Trump has pulled back from threats to annihilate Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point proposal from Tehran. Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen.

Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 1:29 AM

Oil prices slide, stocks surge as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire

Investors welcome the possible resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Globe and MailApr 8, 2026, 9:07 AM

Trump says he has agreed to two-week ceasefire with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The GuardianApr 8, 2026, 3:10 PM

Oil prices plunge and stocks jump after Trump announces conditional ceasefire with Iran

Oil heads for biggest daily fall since pandemic as Iran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz under its management Middle East crisis – live updates US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz Oil prices tumbled on Wednesday and global stock markets rallied sharply after the US and Iran agreed a two-week conditional ceasefire . Investors hailed the news that Donald Trump had held off on his threat to bomb Iran into “the stone ages”, with Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, saying passage through the strait of Hormuz would be allowed for the next two weeks, under the management of Iran’s military. Continue reading...

DWApr 7, 2026, 10:45 PM

Iran war: US, Israel, Tehran agree two-week ceasefire

Donald Trump has pulled back from threats to destroy Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point proposal from Tehran. Iran's foreign minister has said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen. Follow DW.

NBC NewsApr 8, 2026, 12:46 AM

Iran reportedly agrees to two-week ceasefire

NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports on Iran's agreement to a two-week ceasefire, statements from Iran's Supreme National Security Council, potential U.S.-Iran negotiations, and reaction from the Middle East.

Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 1:55 AM

Iraqis celebrates US-Iran ceasefire as two-week halt in war begins

Celebrations have erupted in Iraq following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US.

NBC NewsApr 7, 2026, 11:07 PM

Trump announces a two-week pause on Iran strikes

President Trump announced a two-week pause on Iran strikes if the country agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump had earlier threatened to wipe out the country's infrastructure, saying "a whole civilization will die tonight," if no deal was reached.

Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 7:00 AM

Iran war live: Trump, Tehran declare ceasefire, but some attacks continue

In advance of upcoming talks in Islamabad, the US and Iran claim victory, as Trump lays down his terms.

The Globe and MailApr 7, 2026, 11:06 AM

U.S. and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire as Trump walks back earlier threats

Iran has proposed a ‘workable’ 10-point peace plan that could help end the war, U.S. President says

NBC NewsApr 7, 2026, 10:57 PM

Oil prices plunge 15%, stock futures rally after Trump announces ceasefire

Oil prices plunged and U.S. stock futures soared after President Donald Trump announced "a double sided ceasefire" in the war with Iran.

CNBCApr 8, 2026, 10:59 AM

U.S. Treasury yields fall sharply after Iran war ceasefire

U.S. Treasury yields fell on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week pause in hostilities.

BBC NewsApr 8, 2026, 3:30 AM

Iran ceasefire deal gives Trump a way out of war - but at a high cost

The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.

CNBCApr 8, 2026, 6:53 AM

South Korea stocks lead gains in Asia as oil prices plunge after U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal

Asia-Pacific markets opened higher after President Donald Trump said he agreed to suspend planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks.

CBS NewsApr 7, 2026, 11:21 PM

What damage did U.S., Israel inflict on Iran after 5 weeks of war?

In just over five weeks, the U.S. and Israel say their warplanes have hit over 17,000 Iranian targets. Elizabeth Palmer has more from Tel Aviv after President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire.

The GuardianApr 8, 2026, 4:23 AM

Petrol prices rise again as Albanese government warns Iran war ceasefire won’t make fuel cheaper

Chris Bowen says Australians should ‘not get ahead of ourselves’ by expecting prices to fall Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Track current petrol and diesel prices across Australia Petrol prices are rising again and diesel wholesale prices have hit new record highs as the government warns the US ceasefire with Iran will not make fuel cheaper. The average unleaded prices at service stations rose in some cities on Wednesday for the first time since late March, as fuel tankers hiked their charges. Continue reading...

CNBCApr 8, 2026, 6:18 AM

U.S.-Iran ceasefire relief rally lifts global assets as oil plunges below $100

A 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran sparked a broad-based relief rally across risk assets, and even buoying traditional safe havens.

CBS NewsApr 7, 2026, 11:26 PM

What we know as Trump agrees to stop bombing Iran for 2 weeks

President Trump said he agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran if the country agrees to open the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron MacLean has more.

The GuardianApr 8, 2026, 9:35 AM

Ceasefire wins Trump instant gratification but Iran can enter talks with stronger hand

US is in weaker position than before war as Tehran has shown capacity to inflict pain on Trump administration Middle East crisis – live updates The announcement of a two-week ceasefire has allowed Donald Trump to hail the reopening of the Hormuz strait as a victorious dawn of a new golden age, but it is Iran that enters peace talks with the stronger hand. The Tehran regime goes to the negotiations planned for Friday in Pakistan bloodied but intact. It still holds a stockpile of highly enriched uranium (the original crux of the conflict with the US, Israel and allies), and it now claims at least part-control of the strait, having demonstrated its power to close the narrow waterway and hold the world to ransom. Continue reading...

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CNBCApr 8, 2026, 1:44 AM

CNBC Daily Open: Markets cheer as Trump and Tehran agree to 2-week ceasefire

Markets are rejoicing after President Donald Trump announced a two week cease-fire with Iran and Tehran signaled a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Financial TimesApr 8, 2026, 3:36 PM

Iran demands crypto fees for ships passing Hormuz during ceasefire

Country’s oil exporters’ union says toll to be paid in cryptocurrency and vessels monitored for weapons

NBC NewsApr 8, 2026, 1:56 PM

Stocks roar higher on U.S.-Iran ceasefire news, but plenty of questions remain

Stocks roared higher after President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Oil prices fell sharply and gas prices are expected to follow.

The Straits TimesApr 8, 2026, 3:03 AM

Trump finds his off-ramp with Iran, but the causes of war remain unresolved

The fundamental divides with Iran are as sharp as they were in February.

The Straits TimesApr 8, 2026, 7:20 AM

Huge strategic defeat for the US? There is now a two-week ceasefire but hard questions remain

The mere acceptance of Tehran's 10-point peace plan as baseline for negotiation is seen as a climbdown for Washington.

The GuardianApr 7, 2026, 11:01 AM

Oil and gas crisis from Iran war worse than 1973, ​1979 and 2022 together, says IEA

Oil prices seesaw and stock markets on edge amid Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz Business live – latest updates The current oil and ‌gas crisis triggered by the blockade of the strait of Hormuz is “more serious than the ones in 1973, ​1979 and 2022 together”, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned, as Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the waterway approached on Tuesday. Fatih Birol, the executive director of the IEA, told ⁠Le Figaro newspaper that the impact of the Middle East conflict on the oil market was larger than the combined force of the twin oil shocks of the 1970s and the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading...

CNBCApr 7, 2026, 8:30 PM

Iran updates: Pakistan seeks 2-week pause after Trump warns 'whole civilization will die' if no deal by deadline

The near closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the war began has led to a historic oil supply shock, which quickly sent global energy prices soaring.

Al JazeeraApr 7, 2026, 9:03 AM

Trump and Hegseth invoke God and religion in Iran war press conference

Trump believes God backs US in Iran war, Hegseth compares airman's rescue to Jesus' resurrection

The Straits TimesApr 7, 2026, 9:27 PM

Trump weighs plea for Iran deadline extension

The White House said the US president was looking at the Pakistani request for a two-week extension.

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