ENERGY & MARKETS | NOVEMBER 3, 2026

OIL MARKETS JOLT AS IRAN TENSIONS RETURN

Crude prices fluctuate after fresh U.S. strikes complicate hopes for diplomacy.

Energy markets were reacting Tuesday to fresh developments around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters reported that oil prices fluctuated after U.S. strikes renewed uncertainty about diplomacy and regional supply routes.

For Texas, global crude prices matter to producers, refiners and consumers alike. Market moves can be swift and do not necessarily translate immediately into prices at local gasoline pumps.

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