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US Doubles Hormuz Reinsurance Guarantees to $40 Billion

The announcement marks the first significant details revealed publicly about the reinsurance program since the project鈥檚 formation聽almost a month ago.

April 3, 2026
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Oil Prices Continue Surge on Concerns of Prolonged War

Benchmark U.S. crude rose 11.4% to $111.54 a barrel. The price of Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 7.8% to $109.03 per barrel.

April 3, 2026
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Amazon Adds 3.5% Surcharge as War Drives Up Fuel Prices

Amazon鈥檚 fuel and logistics-related surcharge will apply to U.S. and Canadian sellers using its Fulfillment by Amazon option,聽effective April 17.

April 3, 2026
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Oil Stays Elevated After Trump Says US Will Hit Iran Hard

The price of Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 6.5% to $107.72. per barrel. Benchmark U.S. crude rose 11.3% to $111.44 per barrel.

April 2, 2026
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Nations Consider Political, Diplomatic Ways to Reopen Hormuz

Britain accused Iran on April 2 of holding the world's economy hostage as diplomats from more than 40 countries held talks.

April 2, 2026
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Dizzying Fuel Prices Mostly Outside of Gas Station's Control

Experts say differences in price aren鈥檛 typically decided by any individual gas retailer, and most of them aren't pocketing the extra pennies when prices rise.

April 2, 2026
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Oil Prices Fall on Renewed Hopes of End to Iran War

Stocks are rushing higher worldwide, and oil prices are easing April 1 as hopes build that the聽war with Iran聽could end soon.

April 1, 2026
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Manufacturing Expands Most Since 2022

The ISM gauge of prices paid for manufacturing inputs climbed another 7.8 points to 78.3, remaining at the highest since mid-2022.

April 1, 2026
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Iran War Shakes Up Markets Beyond Oil

Financial markets muddled through the first two months of the year. Then came the war in Iran.

April 1, 2026
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Stopgap Measures Aren't Enough to Halt Rising Oil Prices

With crude oil surpassing $100 a barrel, stopgap measures are helping, but they're not adding up to enough oil to replace what's stranded, experts say.

April 1, 2026

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