Event Brief
Philippines anger as oil prices soar over Iran war risk
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Summary: Rising oil prices in the Philippines have sparked street anger aimed mostly at the US amid war-related Iran Strait of Hormuz concerns.
WHO: People in the Philippines
WHAT: Street anger over rising oil prices spilled into the streets, mostly directed at the US.
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 5:39 AM ET
WHERE: Manila, Philippines
WHY: Oil prices rose as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz risked disrupting supplies while Washington sought an agreement with Iran.
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