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Shell and BP rise as Brent oil price surges above $126 on fears of US escalation of Iran war
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2026-04-30XOMExxon MobilAlpha Vantage Newscommodity_exposure
Event summary
Shares of Shell PLC and BP PLC increased as Brent crude oil prices surged above $126 a barrel, the highest since the US and Israel initiated war on Iran. This rise is attributed to fears of a US escalation in the conflict, with reports suggesting potential new military action by the US to break a negotiating deadlock. The situation has intensified concerns about an extended stagflationary shock, impacting sovereign bonds and causing longer-dated oil futures to reach new highs.
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