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applegrove

(133,182 posts) Thu May 21, 2026, 03:09 PM Thursday

Oil Prices Jump on Statement by Iran's Supreme Leader

Oil Prices Jump on Statement by Iran’s Supreme Leader

May 21, 2026 at 9:20 am EDT By Taegan Goddard 30 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2026/05/21/oil-prices-jump-after-statement-by-irans-supreme-leader/

“Oil prices jumped Thursday on a report that Iran’s supreme leader will not allow the country’s enriched uranium to be shipped abroad, a position that will likely complicate peace talks with the U.S.,” CNBC reports.

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That Didn't Last Long ProfessorGAC Thursday #1

ProfessorGAC

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1. That Didn't Last Long

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Thu May 21, 2026, 04:46 PM

Thursday

According to OilPrice.com only 11 or 12 of the 150 grades they track went up.
All the rest fell, some by 6 or 7%.

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