Crude pushes higher as Middle East conflict stokes supply fears

Crude oil and natural gas prices continue to climb on fears that energy shipments via the Strait of Hormuz could be disrupted by any future escalation of Israel-Iran conflict

Models of oil barrels and a pump jack are displayed in front of a rising stock graph.
Models of oil barrels and a pump jack are displayed in front of a rising stock graph.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 19 June 2025, 09:16Updated 19 June 2025, 09:16
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