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Oil prices soar above $100 a barrel as hope fades of end to Iran war

Crude had stabilised on optimism that a deal could be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz Grouped from 7 articles across 5 sources.

7 reports5 sourcesApr 13, 2026, 9:03 AM
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Financial TimesApr 13, 2026, 9:03 AM

Oil prices soar above $100 a barrel as hope fades of end to Iran war

Crude had stabilised on optimism that a deal could be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Al JazeeraApr 13, 2026, 1:30 AM

Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran

Asian stocks fall as naval blockade threat injects new turmoil into financial markets.

CNBCApr 13, 2026, 4:57 AM

Oil prices surge above $100 as U.S. Navy to blockade Iran's ports after peace talks fail

President Donald Trump said he ordered the U.S. Navy to find and interdict any ship in international waters that has paid a toll to Iran to transit the strait.

The GuardianApr 13, 2026, 7:16 AM

Oil price tops $100 a barrel after peace talks fail and Trump orders blockade

US Navy to impose blockade today in bid to choke off flow of Iranian oil Explainer: strait of Hormuz blockade Business live – latest updates Oil prices jumped back above $100 a barrel and global stocks fell after weekend talks between the US and Iran ended without an agreement and Donald Trump imposed a blockade of the strait of Hormuz . The US president announced the blockade on Sunday, targeting Iranian vessels and ships that have paid a toll to Iran for passage through the strait, in an attempt to choke off the flow of Iranian oil. Continue reading...

ABC AustraliaApr 12, 2026, 9:10 PM

Live: ASX slips as oil surges back above $US100 on US threat of Gulf blockade

Failed US-Iran peace talks send oil prices surging higher and the Australian share market lower. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

The GuardianApr 12, 2026, 3:53 PM

Interest in EVs surges in Europe as fuel prices jump after Iran war

Demand at online marketplaces could settle at a new, higher normal, with the crisis leaving consumers ‘scarred’ Car buyers’ interest in electric cars has surged across Europe since the start of the war in Iran, as the rising cost of petrol highlights the cheaper power available from a plug. Online marketplaces in the UK, Germany, France and Spain reported huge increases in inquiries about electric vehicles since the start of the conflict in February. Continue reading...

CNBCApr 13, 2026, 5:11 AM

European stocks set to start the week lower as Iran peace hopes fade

European stocks are expected to start the new trading week on a somber note as global traders assess developments in the Middle East.

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