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Brent Crude & United States — United States Department of State

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Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices surged to over $100 and remain volatile, reflecting supply disruptions and geopolitical risk.
United States — United States Department of State: Issued statements on sanctions and diplomacy. Supporting US policy.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude surged above $90 per barrel due to supply fears from the Strait of Hormuz closure.
United States — United States Department of State: State Department issued a global travel alert due to heightened tensions.
Jul 15, 2026 · 445 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent crude has risen to three-week highs above $91, reflecting supply fears. Higher oil prices are a key market impact.
United States — United States Department of State: The State Department is involved in diplomatic efforts, including outreach to Austria and Greece.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have surged above $94 per barrel due to supply disruptions, benefiting oil producers but hurting consumers.
United States — United States Department of State: The State Department requested $300 million for embassy security; Secretary Rubio visited Kuwait.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices fell following the ceasefire deal, as hopes for a broader agreement to end the US-Israeli war with Iran>>> could lead to a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, increasing oil supply.
United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State>>> released a joint statement outlining the conditions for the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Jun 01, 2026 · 269 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude futures experienced significant fluctuations, falling sharply on news of the ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting market expectations of increased oil supply and stabilized prices.
United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State, through Secretary Marco Rubio, has been instrumental in laying out the strategic parameters and core requirements for the US-Iran peace deal, focusing on nuclear commitments and regional security.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
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Brent Crude: Prices have risen sharply due to the conflict; further volatility expected.
United States — United States Department of State: Did not respond to request for comment on the report.
Jul 24, 2026 · 10 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have surged significantly due to the disruption of oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions between the United States>>> and Iran>>>, impacting global energy markets.
United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State>>> released a joint statement condemning Iran>>>'s attacks, indicating diplomatic efforts.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have surged due to escalating tensions in West Asia and the conflict between Israel and Iran, impacting global energy markets.
United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State>>> released a joint statement condemning Iran>>>'s attacks, indicating diplomatic efforts.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices have surged above $100 per barrel due to supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz closure, impacting global inflation and economic growth.
United States — United States Department of State: The State Department is involved in diplomatic efforts and has issued warnings to US citizens.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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Brent Crude: Oil benchmark that fell over 4% on hopes of de-escalation. Its price is highly sensitive to Hormuz developments.
United States — United States Department of State: Issued security alerts for Americans in the region. Its actions reflect the risk level.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude prices rose to $109, a 50% increase since the war began, due to Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz and its attacks on regional energy infrastructure, significantly impacting global energy markets.
United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State warned Kidnapping of Shelly Kittleson of threats against her, indicating its awareness of risks to American citizens in the conflict zone.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent Crude>>> prices have fluctuated significantly due to the conflict and hopes for a peace deal, reflecting the impact on global energy markets.
United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the Axios report, indicating its awareness of the ongoing diplomatic efforts.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
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Brent Crude: Oil price rose to $91 on supply fears; volatility expected.
United States — United States Department of State: Marco Rubio vowed continued targeting of Iran.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
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Brent Crude: Brent crude fell below $84/barrel after a pause in hostilities, down from over $100; volatility remains high.
United States — United States Department of State: State Department announced next round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome.
Jul 21, 2026 · 153 articles
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Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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Mar 19, 2026 · 8 articles
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May 06, 2026 · 110 articles
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Apr 11, 2026 · 111 articles
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