https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-climbs-as-fading-us-iran-peace-hopes-raise-supply-risksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-climbs-as-fading-us-iran-peace-hopes-raise-supply-riskshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-climbs-as-fading-us-iran-peace-hopes-raise-supply-risks#u45030Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:25:42 +0000Oil prices have climbed, with Brent exceeding $90, following the expiration of a US-Iran ceasefire. Iran has ruled out extending the interim deal and threatened to escalate the conflict, while the US indicates it is in no rush to end the hostilities. Markets are now pricing in a prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz due to increased supply risks. This volatility is accompanied by rising bond yields and reports of Iranian maritime aggression.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies. A breakdown in diplomatic relations between Washington and Tehran t