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Middle East Tensions Escalate, International Oil Prices Surge

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Published May 5, 2026 7:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 8:26 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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International oil prices surged on May 4th following attacks on critical energy infrastructure and oil tankers in the Middle East, signifying a significant escalation in US-Iran hostilities and jeopardizing a four-week ceasefire.
Both West Texas Intermediate and North Sea Brent crude saw substantial gains.

International oil prices surged on May 4th following attacks on critical energy infrastructure and oil tankers in the Middle East, signifying a significant escalation in US-Iran hostilities and jeopardizing a four-week ceasefire. Both West Texas Intermediate and North Sea Brent crude saw substantial gains.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: May 5, 2026

US-Iran War Key News

(New York, Central News Agency, May 4th, comprehensive foreign report) International oil prices surged today as important energy infrastructure and oil tankers in the Middle East were attacked, representing a significant escalation of hostilities between the United States and Iran and jeopardizing a four-week ceasefire.

The June delivery price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose by $4.48, or 4.39%, to $106.42 per barrel.

The July delivery price of North Sea Brent crude oil in London rose by $6.27, or 5.8%, to $114.44 per barrel. (Compiled by Chen Yen-Chun)1150505

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International oil prices surged on May 4th following attacks on critical energy infrastructure and oil tankers in the Middle East, signifying a significant escalation in US-Iran hostilities and jeopardizing a four-week ceasefire. Both West Texas Intermediate and North Sea Brent crude saw substantial gains.

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