Event Brief
Oil prices hit lowest level since Iran shock
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Summary: Global oil prices fell to their lowest level since the Iran-related war began nearly four months ago.
WHO: Commodity experts
WHAT: Global oil prices fell more than 30% from their May peak to the lowest level since the Iran shock began.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 3:38 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Prices dropped as a large crude supply shortage began playing out.
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