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STANDARD ECONOMIC UNVERIFIED

Global energy markets react to instability in Iran-Israel ceasefire

Apr 09, 2026 02:44 AM CT Middle East oil prices,ceasefire instability,market reaction,lebanon conflict

Summary

Global oil and gas prices increased as markets assessed the fragility of the two-week ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon have contributed to market uncertainty regarding the durability of the truce. This economic volatility highlights the broader regional instability driven by the ongoing conflict.

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Gas prices also increase, while global stock markets slip back after strong rally on Wednesday Business live – latest updates Oil and gas prices rose on Thursday and Asian stock markets retreated as the two-week ceasefire in Iran looked increasingly shaky , with Israel continuing attacks on Leban...

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Israel NEUTRAL

Continuing attacks on Lebanon, contributing to ceasefire instability.

Iran NEUTRAL

Part of the two-week ceasefire now viewed as shaky by global markets.

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