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Ceasefire with Iran ends, lifting oil prices

Friday, August 21, 2026 · Written up by our desk · Energy

The ceasefire between the United States and Iran officially ended this week, and oil prices surged following the development, according to Yahoo Finance.

The article frames the move as supportive for oil-linked stocks, noting that higher oil prices typically help the energy sector.

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Sources

Yahoo Finance5 Energy Stocks Breaking Out As Iran Ceasefire Ends, Oil Prices Keep Rising

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