Oil Prices
Geopolitical Shockwaves: Iran Unrest and the 'Venezuela Shock' Send Crude Into a Volatile Rally
As of January 19, 2026, the global energy markets are navigating a landscape transformed by simultaneous seismic shifts in two of the world's most critical oil-producing regions. Crude oil prices have entered a period of intense volatility following a massive anti-government uprising in Iran and a historic U.