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Oil Jumps Past $90 After US-Iran Fatalities

7/20/2026

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U.S. oil prices jumped after three service members were killed in the U.S.–Iran conflict, with Brent above $90 and WTI $84.76.
Market data showed gasoline under $4 a gallon (+34%), diesel $5.10 (+36%), Dow futures down 61 points (0.12%) and S&P down 0.05%.
Retired Adm. James Stavridis told CNN President Donald Trump has three options: withdraw, launch an attack, or continue “escalate to de-escalate” bombing while negotiations remain open.

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U.S. oil prices jumped after three service members were killed in the U.S.–Iran conflict, with Brent above $90 and WTI $84.76.
Market data showed gasoline under $4 a gallon (+34%), diesel $5.10 (+36%), Dow futures down 61 points (0.12%) and S&P down 0.05%.
Retired Adm. James Stavridis told CNN President Donald Trump has three options: withdraw, launch an attack, or continue “escalate to de-escalate” bombing while negotiations remain open.