Event Brief
Brent oil trims gains amid U.S.-Iran escalation fears
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: Brent crude rose to $126 per barrel before paring gains on U.S.-Iran escalation fears.
WHO: Brent crude
WHAT: Brent oil price movement tied to U.S.-Iran escalation fears
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 7:37 AM ET
WHERE: Middle East
WHY: Escalation fears and conflict were reported to choke supplies.
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