Oil rises nearly 1% as U.S. launches new strikes against Iran, supply tightens
Oil prices rose by approximately 1% following U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets and a significant decline in U.S. crude inventories. The escalation threatens a fragile ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran.
Why it matters
Rising oil prices amid geopolitical instability in the Middle East can lead to global inflationary pressures and energy supply chain disruptions.
Oil prices climbed about 1% on Wednesday (June 10, 2026), moving away from a seven-week low touched in the previous session, after the U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran and as market data showed another large draw in U.S. crude stocks.
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