Coverage dated August 17, 2026 to August 18, 2026

Oil nears $92 on UAE missile alert as Trump claims Iran talks stuck

Headline from Al-Monitor

Brent crude climbed near $92 a barrel on Tuesday, reaching its highest level this month amid new escalatory developments.

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NBC News
Oil jumps past $91 as Trump casts doubt on a new deal with Iran (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 17, 2026
NBC News's feed description
The price of oil jumped sharply Monday after President Donald Trump cast doubt on another deal with Iran to extend the expiring ceasefire with Iran.
Oil Price
U.S.-Iran Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher as Diesel Margins Hit Records (opens Oil Price)
Published Aug 18, 2026
Oil Price's feed description
Declarations by Iran and the U.S. earlier this week make the prospect of peace in the Middle East even more distant, driving crude oil prices higher. Meanwhile, the diesel crack spread in the U.S. topped $100 per barrel for the first time in history.
The Guardian
Oil prices jump after US-Iran ceasefire expires and Trump threatens Oman (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 18, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Brent crude rises above $90 a barrel for the first time since 30 July after US president tells Tehran to surrender Business live – latest updates Oil prices have risen again after the two-month window to negotiate a peace deal in the US-Israel war on Iran expired on Monday with no end to the conflic…
Al-Monitor
Oil nears $92 on UAE missile alert as Trump claims Iran talks stuck (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Aug 18, 2026
Al-Monitor's feed description
Brent crude climbed near $92 a barrel on Tuesday, reaching its highest level this month amid new escalatory developments.