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Crude oil surged to near $115 per barrel, the highest since June 2022, as the Iran conflict escalated and talks stalled. Analysts warn that prolonged disruption could push prices toward $150.
The Strait of Hormuz remains the key flashpoint.
A multi-year high in crude raises costs for diesel, fertilizer and freight, which squeezes livestock and feed margins. Further escalation would lift energy-linked input costs across feed supply chains.
m.economictimes.comVeer SharmaApr 29, 2026After 626 past bullish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +2.1% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -2.3% to +8.5%), and +1.6% over 20.
After 656 past bullish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +1.9% over 5 sessions (63% higher; middle half -2.7% to +6.6%), and +0.7% over 20.
After 250 past bullish geopolitics events, ULSD / Diesel moved a median +1.7% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -3.6% to +8.7%), and +0.9% over 20.
After 136 past bullish geopolitics events, Natural Gas moved a median +2.7% over 5 sessions (63% higher; middle half -1.8% to +8.8%), and +4.0% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
