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Oil Prices Rise, Stocks Fall Ahead of Trump's Tuesday Night Deadline for Iran

Updated on: April 7, 2026 / 10:24 AM EDT / CBS News

Oil Prices Rise, Stocks Fall Ahead of Trump's Tuesday Night Deadline for Iran

TL;DR

  • Oil prices rose, and stocks fell ahead of President Trump's deadline for Iran.
  • Trump threatened airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
  • U.S. gasoline prices reached their highest level since 2022 due to surging oil costs.
  • The stock market has been volatile due to uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict.
  • Analysts suggest investors are betting that Trump will avoid a large-scale escalation due to the high costs involved.