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April 6, 2026

ENERGY MARKET PANIC: Trump's threats to Tehran immediately raise US oil prices

Trump's threats to Tehran immediately raise US oil prices

ENERGY MARKET PANIC: Trump's threats to Tehran immediately raise US oil prices

TL;DR

  • US crude oil price increased from approximately $112 to $114 per barrel during Trump's press conference.
  • International Brent crude oil prices also saw a rise.
  • Stock market indices (Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500) lost gains and turned negative.
  • The context is Donald Trump's conference regarding the conflict with Iran.