Oil prices surge following U.S.-Iran conflict escalation
By United Press International · July 14, 2026 · 1 min read
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Oil prices reached a one-month high following an escalation in conflict between the United States and Iran. The surge comes after attacks were traded amid a struggle for control of the Hormuz Strait.
Key takeaways
Oil prices reached a one-month high following U.S.-Iran attacks.
The conflict involves a struggle for control over the Hormuz Strait.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps strikes on oil tankers caused at least one death and eight injuries.
Oil prices surged to a one-month high overnight following an escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran. The price increase occurred after the two nations traded attacks during a struggle for control of the Hormuz Strait.
Strikes on oil tankers by Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps forces have resulted in at least one seafarer killed and eight individuals injured.
The benchmark Brent crude contract for September was impacted as a result of the ongoing tensions.