Commentary

Oil Prices Drop as a Deal Between Iran and the United States is Scheduled For Signing

Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, was trading around $83 per barrel on the morning of June 15—a three-month low—after an announcement that a deal between Iran and the United...

June 2026

Middle East Tensions Result in Higher Oil Prices

June 2026

Fighting Resumes in Iran and Peace Negotiations Stall

June 2026

U.S. and Iran Agree to a 60-Day Truce Extension

May 2026

Russia and China Meet but Do Not Close Gas Pipeline Deal

May 2026

New EIA Report Shows Extent of Hormuz Oil Disruptions

May 2026

EIA Now Sees a Bigger and Lengthier Outlook to the Middle East Disruption in Global Energy Supplies