US oil prices could see another day of wild fluctuation as Iran war drags on
Source: US news | The Guardian · Bias: Center Left
Summary
One analyst predicting that prices at the pump might hit $3.85 per gallon on Monday as war enters third weekSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxUS oil prices could see another day of wild fluctuation as the US-Israel campaign against Iran extends into a third week, with one analyst predicting that prices at the pump might hit $3.85 per gallon on Monday.Petroleum prices have spiraled upward as the broadening conflict has imperiled oil and gas production infrastructure in the region. On Friday, the US conducted strikes on Kharg Island, an essential oil processing hub in Iran. Tehran, meanwhile, continues to block ships from passing through the strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of the international oil supply typically passes through. Continue reading...
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