The Guardian
G7 to Release 100m Barrels of Emergency Oil Because Apparently That's the Plan Now
G7 dumps 100m barrels of emergency oil to cool fuel prices, because nothing says 'energy security' like a coordinated panic release.
2026-10-02
The Guardian
2026-06-15
The Guardian
Oil Prices Take a Dive, Markets Throw a Party as Iran Peace Deal Appears to Be a Thing
Oil prices hit a three-month low and stock markets hit record highs as a US-Iran peace deal appears imminent, proving that war is bad for business but peace is apparently great for it.
2026-04-29
BBC World
Oil Price Hits $117 as US Prepares to Settle In for a Nice Long Blockade of Iran
Oil prices hit a monthly high as the US apparently decides that an extended blockade of Iran is the diplomatic equivalent of sitting on the remote control.
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