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Current price of oil as of May 12, 2026
Current price of oil as of May 12, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

By Joseph HostetlerMay 12, 2026
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Current price of oil as of May 5, 2026
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Current price of oil as of April 28, 2026
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Current price of oil as of April 21, 2026
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Current price of oil as of April 14, 2026
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Current price of oil as of April 7, 2026
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard controls a sprawling business empire that dominates the economy
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Asian aviation stocks plunge as Iran conflict forces airlines to cancel flights over Middle Eastern airspace
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U.S. military gives Iran a taste of its own medicine with cheap copycat Shahed drones, while concern shifts to munitions supply in extended conflict
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