--- title: "Oil prices rise after Trump threatens sanctions on Iran partners" description: "Both outlets reported that oil prices increased following US President Donald Trump’s threat of economic sanctions on Iran’s trading partners, with the Business Recorder adding that the expectation was for tighter supply in the coming weeks, while Arab News Pakistan stated the expectation was for tighter supply in the coming week. The framing and timing of the expected supply impact were slightly different, but the core cause and outcome were presented similarly." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/3531-oil-rises-as-us-iran-peace-talks-stall-hormuz-shipping-slows site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Oil prices rise after Trump threatens sanctions on Iran partners business · latest filing 22 Aug 2026, 9:31 AM PKT · 17–22 Aug 2026 · 33 articles from 10 outlets over 6 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 22 Aug 2026 — Oil prices rise after Trump threatens sanctions on Iran partners (3 outlets) > Both outlets reported that oil prices increased following US President Donald Trump’s threat of economic sanctions on Iran’s trading partners, with the Business Recorder adding that the expectation was for tighter supply in the coming weeks, while Arab News Pakistan stated the expectation was for tighter supply in the coming week. The framing and timing of the expected supply impact were slightly different, but the core cause and outcome were presented similarly. - **24 News HD** — [Oil prices rise, Bitcoin jumps, stocks bounce](https://www.24newshd.tv/22-Aug-2026/oil-prices-rise-bitcoin-jumps-stocks-bounce) · 22 Aug 2026, 9:31 AM PKT > International and US crude oil futures have kept rising after US President Donald Trump threatened economic sanctions on Iran’s trading partners, raising expectations of tighter supply in the coming weeks. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Oil rises as Trump threatens sanctions on Iran partners](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655484/business-economy) · 22 Aug 2026, 6:08 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > HOUSTON, Texas: International and US crude oil futures rose on Friday after US President Donald Trump threatened economic sanctions on Iran’s trading partners, raising expectations of tighter supply in the coming weeks. International benchmark Brent crude futures settled at $94.39 a barrel, up 61 cents or 0.65 percent. - **Business Recorder** — [Oil prices rise](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436031/oil-prices-rise) · 22 Aug 2026, 4:59 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > HOUSTON: International and US crude oil futures rose on Friday after US President Donald Trump threatened economic sanctions on Iran’s trading partners, raising expectations of tighter supply in the coming weeks. International benchmark Brent crude futures settled at USD 94.39 a barrel, up 61 cents or 0.65 percent. US West Texas Intermediate crude settled at USD 87.06 a barrel, up 23 cents or 0... ### 21 Aug 2026 — Oil prices near three-week high amid US-Iran tensions (5 outlets) > Most outlets highlighted that oil prices were on track for a second weekly rise, citing the unsettled US-Iran war as the primary factor disrupting Middle East supplies. Business Recorder additionally noted a three-week high and mentioned Trump’s warning of retaliation against nations supporting Iran, while Aaj News (English) briefly reported a slight price drop on Friday. The framing of the conflict’s impact on supply was consistent across the coverage. - **ARY News (English)** — [Oil set for second weekly rise as unsettled US-Iran war crimps supply](https://arynews.tv/oil-set-for-second-weekly-rise-as-unsettled-us-iran-war-crimps-supply) · 21 Aug 2026, 9:51 AM PKT - **Aaj News (English)** — [Oil set for second weekly rise as unsettled US-Iran war crimps supply](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330468822/oil-set-for-second-weekly-rise-as-unsettled-us-iran-war-crimps-supply) · 21 Aug 2026, 9:42 AM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices fell slightly on Friday, but were on track for a second weekly rise as the stalemated US-Iran war ​continues to disrupt supply from the key Middle East producing region. Brent crude futures ‌fell 23 cents, or 0.3%, to $93.55 a barrel, after climbing 2.4% in the previous session. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures slipped 33 cents, or 0.4%, to $86.50 a barrel, after rising 2.3% ... - **The Express Tribune** — [Oil set for second weekly gain as US ramps up pressure on Iran](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2625074/oil-set-for-second-weekly-gain-as-us-ramps-up-pressure-on-iran) · 21 Aug 2026, 9:22 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Brent, WTI dip Friday but post weekly gains as Hormuz shipping halves amid stalled peace talks - **Dunya News** — [Oil set for second weekly rise as unsettled US-Iran war crimps supply](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/968978-oil-set-for-second-weekly-rise-as-unsettled-usiran-war-crimps-supply) · 21 Aug 2026, 9:21 AM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices remained near recent highs on Friday, heading for a second weekly gain as the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted Middle East supplies and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. - **Business Recorder** — [Oil set for second weekly rise as unsettled US-Iran war crimps supply](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435907/oil-set-for-second-weekly-rise-as-unsettled-us-iran-war-crimps-supply) · 21 Aug 2026, 8:00 AM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > SINGAPORE: Oil prices were little changed on Friday, but were on track for a second weekly rise as the stalemated US-Iran war continues to disrupt ​supply from the key Middle East producing region. Brent crude futures rose 4 cents to $93.82 ‌a barrel by 0142 GMT, after climbing 2.4% in the previous session. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures slipped 6 cents to $86.78 a barrel, after climb... ### 20 Aug 2026 — Oil prices steady amid US-Iran tensions and shipping concerns (4 outlets) > Most outlets led with the stability of oil prices as investors assessed the U.S.-Iran conflict and shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz. The Business Recorder also highlighted the four-week high in oil prices and tensions in the Middle East, while Dunya News briefly noted the specific price movements of Brent and WTI crude. - Brent: $91.87 (+$2.44) for 20 Aug 2026 — 4 of 4 outlets published this figure — three agreed, one differed Figures as reported by Pakistani outlets. HarZaviya is not a price source. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Oil hits 3-week high on Middle East supply concerns amid war impasse](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330468705/oil-hits-3-week-high-on-middle-east-supply-concerns-amid-war-impasse) · 20 Aug 2026, 3:38 PM PKT > Oil prices climbed to three-week highs on Thursday, ‌driven by concerns that the impasse in the Iran war will continue to disrupt supply from the key Middle Eastern producing region. Brent crude futures for October delivery rose $2.44, or 2.7%, to $94.06 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate ​crude futures for September added $1.84 to $87.67 a barrel. The more-active October WTI contract w... - **Dunya News** — [Oil prices steady as investors assess US-Iran war outlook](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/968796-oil-prices-steady-as-investors-assess-usiran-war-outlook) · 20 Aug 2026, 8:34 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices steady as investors assess the U.S.-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz shipping risks, with Brent rising 0.3% to $91.87 while WTI remains near $86. - **Business Recorder** — [Oil prices steady as investors assess US-Iran war outlook](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435706/oil-prices-steady-as-investors-assess-us-iran-war-outlook) · 20 Aug 2026, 7:57 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > TOKYO: Oil prices steadied in early trade on Thursday as investors assessed the outlook for the US-Iran war and the security ​of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures for ‌October delivery rose 25 cents, or 0.3%, to $91.87 a barrel by 0037 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures for September slipped 2 cents to $85.81 a barrel. The ​more active October WTI contr... - **The Express Tribune** — [Oil gains on Middle East supply concerns amid impasse in US-Iran war](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2624884/oil-gains-on-middle-east-supply-concerns-amid-impasse-in-us-iran-war) · 20 Aug 2026, 5:50 AM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Brent crude futures for October delivery rise 26 cents, or 0.28%, to $91.87 a barrel ### 19 Aug 2026 — Oil prices rise amid uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz and U.S.-Iran tensions (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that oil prices climbed for a fourth consecutive day, citing uncertainty over exports through the Strait of Hormuz and conflicting messages between Tehran and Washington. Several emphasized the fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal and Tehran’s shift toward a more offensive stance. A few also noted specific price increases, such as Brent crude futures reaching $91.71. The framing was largely consistent across outlets, with a focus on supply concerns and geopolitical tensions. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Oil extends climb on prolonged Hormuz export uncertainty](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330468468/oil-extends-climb-on-prolonged-hormuz-export-uncertainty) · 19 Aug 2026, 10:11 AM PKT > Oil prices climbed for a fourth ​straight day on Wednesday as investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington on ‌whether the Strait of Hormuz is open to ships. Brent crude futures climbed 69 cents, or 0.8%, to $91.7, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 76 cents, or 0.9%, to $85.70 a barrel. Both contracts closed on Tuesday at ​their highest in more than thr... - **ARY News (English)** — [Oil extends climb on prolonged Hormuz export uncertainty](https://arynews.tv/oil-extends-climb-on-prolonged-hormuz-export-uncertainty) · 19 Aug 2026, 9:52 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dunya News** — [Oil edges up on uncertainty over exports through Hormuz](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/968614-oil-edges-up-on-uncertainty-over-exports-through-hormuz) · 19 Aug 2026, 8:29 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices rise for fourth straight day as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz and fading U.S.-Iran peace hopes fuel supply concerns, with Brent topping $91 a barrel. - **Business Recorder** — [Oil edges up on uncertainty over exports through Hormuz](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435522/oil-edges-up-on-uncertainty-over-exports-through-hormuz) · 19 Aug 2026, 7:40 AM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices ticked higher in early trade on Wednesday, climbing for a fourth straight day on supply uncertainty as investors weighed conflicting messages from ​Tehran and Washington on whether the Strait of Hormuz is open ‌to ships. Brent crude futures climbed 26 cents, or 0.29%, to $91.28 by 0004 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 37 cents to $85.31 a barrel. Both contr... - **The Express Tribune** — [Oil extends climb on prolonged Hormuz export uncertainty](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2624696/oil-extends-climb-on-prolonged-hormuz-export-uncertainty) · 19 Aug 2026, 5:53 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Brent crude futures climb 69 cents, or 0.8%, to $91.71 ### 18 Aug 2026 — Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace hopes fade (8 outlets) > Most outlets led with the increase in oil prices linked to diminishing hopes for a US-Iran ceasefire and heightened supply concerns. Several emphasized Iran’s shift to a more offensive stance and the impact on the Strait of Hormuz. A few also noted the effect on global energy markets and stock markets. The framing was largely consistent, though some outlets added brief context about the expiration of a truce deadline or the specific price movement. - **BOL News** — [Oil prices surge as tanker attack adds to Strait of Hormuz risks](https://www.bolnews.com/business/oil-prices-surge-as-tanker-attack-adds-to-strait-of-hormuz-risks/) · 18 Aug 2026, 8:43 PM PKT > Brent crude rose above $91 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude approached $85 a barrel. The post Oil prices surge as tanker attack adds to Strait of Hormuz risks appeared first on BOL News. - **Dawn** — [Oil climbs as fading US-Iran peace hopes raise supply risks](https://www.dawn.com/news/2023642/oil-climbs-as-fading-us-iran-peace-hopes-raise-supply-risks) · 18 Aug 2026, 11:58 AM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices rose on Tuesday as a deal to end the Middle East war seemed further out of sight, with Iran saying it will adopt a more offensive stance and the US ruling out extending a ceasefire agreement, heightening worries about energy supply. Iran will shift to a “fully offensive” military posture because efforts to negotiate a permanent end to the war with the US have stalled, a senior Irania... - **ARY News (English)** — [Oil climbs as fading US-Iran peace hopes raise supply risks](https://arynews.tv/oil-climbs-as-fading-us-iran-peace-hopes-raise-supply-risks) · 18 Aug 2026, 10:30 AM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dunya News** — [Oil climbs as fading US-Iran peace hopes raise supply risks](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/968460-oil-climbs-as-fading-usiran-peace-hopes-raise-supply-risks) · 18 Aug 2026, 8:59 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices rise as hopes for a US-Iran ceasefire fade, with Tehran adopting a more offensive stance and Strait of Hormuz shipping disrupted, raising concerns over global energy supplies. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Oil prices rise as Iran tensions deepen supply fears](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330468317/oil-prices-rise-as-iran-tensions-deepen-supply-fears) · 18 Aug 2026, 8:52 AM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices rose on Tuesday as a deal to end the Middle East war ‌seemed further out of sight, with Iran saying it will adopt a more offensive stance and the US ruling out extending a ceasefire agreement, heightening worries about energy supply. Iran will shift to a “fully offensive“ military posture because efforts to negotiate ​a permanent end to the war with the US have stalled, a senior Iran... - **24 News HD** — [Oil prices surge, stocks stagger as Mideast peace hopes dim](https://www.24newshd.tv/18-Aug-2026/oil-prices-surge-stocks-stagger-mideast-peace-hopes-dim) · 18 Aug 2026, 8:43 AM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices extended gains and stocks stuttered Tuesday as a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained distant, a day after the deadline for a truce between the foes expired. - **Business Recorder** — [Oil climbs as fading US-Iran peace hopes raise supply risks](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435331/oil-climbs-as-fading-us-iran-peace-hopes-raise-supply-risks) · 18 Aug 2026, 8:00 AM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices rose on Tuesday as a deal to end the Middle East war ‌seemed further out of sight with Iran saying it will adopt a more offensive stance and the US ruling out extending a ceasefire agreement, heightening worries about energy supply. Iran will shift to a “fully offensive” military posture because efforts to negotiate ​a permanent end to the war with the US have stalled, a senior Irani... - **The Express Tribune** — [Oil climbs as fading US-Iran peace hopes raise supply risks](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2624529/oil-climbs-as-fading-us-iran-peace-hopes-raise-supply-risks) · 18 Aug 2026, 6:03 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing > Brent crude futures climb 62 cents, or 0.7%, to $91.49 a barrel ### 17 Aug 2026 — Oil prices rise amid stalled US-Iran talks and Hormuz shipping slowdown (4 outlets) > Most outlets led with the increase in oil prices, linking it to stalled US-Iran peace negotiations and reduced shipping activity in the Strait of Hormuz. The Business Recorder added context about prices maintaining gains from the previous week and noted the location of reporting (New Delhi/Singapore), while others focused more narrowly on the immediate cause-effect relationship. All excerpts emphasized the geopolitical risk and supply concerns, with slight variation in how much detail was given about the price levels or the specific benchmarks like Brent crude. - **Daily Times** — [Oil prices rise as Iran talks stall and Hormuz traffic slows](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1539589/oil-prices-rise-as-iran-talks-stall-and-hormuz-traffic-slows/) · 17 Aug 2026, 12:47 PM PKT > Oil prices climbed on Monday as hopes for a US-Iran peace breakthrough weakened. Slower tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz also increased concerns about global supply. Brent crude rose as much as one percent to $89.40 per barrel. It later traded 72 cents higher at $89.20. US West Texas Intermediate crude also gained 44 […] - **ARY News (English)** — [Oil rises as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows](https://arynews.tv/oil-rises-as-us-iran-peace-talks-stall-hormuz-shipping-slows) · 17 Aug 2026, 10:40 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing - **Dunya News** — [Oil rises as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Business/968290-oil-rises-as-usiran-peace-talks-stall-hormuz-shipping-slows) · 17 Aug 2026, 8:42 AM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Oil prices rise as fading U.S.-Iran peace hopes and slower Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic heighten geopolitical risk, with Brent nearing $89 per barrel. - **Business Recorder** — [Oil hangs onto gains as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435151/oil-hangs-onto-gains-as-us-iran-peace-talks-stall-hormuz-shipping-slows) · 17 Aug 2026, 7:40 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE: Oil prices were mostly steady on Monday, maintaining gains made last week, as prospects for a lasting US-Iran peace deal appear increasingly remote and fears of supply disruptions ​in the Strait of Hormuz are ever present. 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