A timeline of how the Iran war shook oil prices — and what comes next
- Posted on April 21, 2026
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A timeline of how the Iran war shook oil prices — and what comes next

Oil markets have whipsawed since the start of the Iran war, with supply risks around the Strait of Hormuz driving extreme price swings and historic volatility.