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Brent crude hovers around $91 a barrel despite the Iran war’s supply disruption.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The war's economic toll has become harder to ignore, with analysts warning that prolonged disruption in Hormuz could keep energy prices high and make inflation harder to contain.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Since the Iran war’s start, Lyon said more drivers have been falling behind on their oil changes by a month or two.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Some analysts warn companies will face more challenges in the months ahead, particularly from the Iran war’s energy shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

There are other people, straggling revelers, giddy still with the war’s end, and clogging up the streets with their unfamiliar nocturnal activities.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse