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Oil Surges 60% in May Amid Iran Tensions

6/11/2026

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  • Oil prices surged in May, with the Iran conflict accounting for over 60% of the month’s price gains.
  • Energy prices rose sharply in May, with the energy index up 3.9% and gasoline up 7% month-to-month, driving most of the inflation increase.
  • President Donald Trump warned Iran it will “pay the price” after U.S. retaliatory strikes, raising concerns that oil market disruptions could persist.