Skip to main content

Understand. Power. Act.

The Library

New

One story, all the way down.

Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for that

President Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran has not led to the doomsday oil price spike many feared at the start of the war.

Coverage (1)· Sep 19, 4:08 AM

us china oil price impact Donald Trump Economy Planet

Every telling

their own versions

WDIV ClickOnDetroit· Sep 19, 4:08 AMOil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for that

More like this

similar stories in the archive

Trump says the Iran war is worth the price. The bill keeps growing.The Iran war is costing the average U.S. household $1,650 — and it could get worse.

POLITICO25d agoWhole story →

Security iran war costs

You thought gas prices were high in Mass.? Wait until you see your heating oil billAs temperatures continue to lower and the winter months approach, the record high price of home heating oil is a concern for many New England residents.

Boston.com10d agoWhole story →

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices fall after Trump says US and Iran met at the UNAsian shares are mixed after Wall Street holds near its record and U.S. futures are trading higher. Oil prices have eased following U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks Tuesday that U.S. and...

SFGATE13d agoWhole story →

Security Donald Trump us iran un meeting

Trump was 'well aware' of energy price risks before Iran decision, energy secretary saysPresident Donald Trump was "well aware" oil prices could rise before deciding to strike the Iranian regime in February.

Washington Examiner20h agoWhole story →

Planet Donald Trump iran strike decision

Senate to vote on resolution to halt the Iran war as gas prices upend midtermsIncreasingly anxious about the Iran war, senators are set to vote on a war powers resolution. Thursday's vote is the 14th time the Senate would seek to halt President Donald Trump’s military action. More Republicans are breaking with the president over the war, which has been largely blamed for the spike in fuel prices and become a flashpoint in the…

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution11d agoCoverage (2)Whole story →

Economy iran war powers vote

Stocks fall as higher oil prices, Treasury yields weighUS stocks fell on Monday as oil prices and Treasury yields increased, with investors weighing uncertainty over the prospects for an Iran war peace deal and the impact on the Federal Reserve's rate path.

Reuters8d agoWhole story →

Economy oil price surge

Mike Rogers breaks with Trump, calls for Iran war to 'end quickly'The Republican U.S. Senate nominee had previously defended the war but now says Michiganders are struggling too much with high prices.

Detroit Free Press13d agoWhole story →

Security Mike Rogers iran war debate

Oil gains after Trump denies he is willing to ease sanctions on IranOil prices rose on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump denied he would be willing to ‌ease sanctions on Iran while Qatar pushed for peace talks, after falling in the previous session on a recovery in crude supply from the Middle East.

Reuters6d agoWhole story →

Security Donald Trump us iran sanctions dispute