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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Oil jumps to highest price since 2022

Oil prices have jumped to their highest since 2022 after a report that the US military is set to brief President Donald Trump on new plans for potential action in the Iran war. US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran to try to break the deadlock in negotiations with Tehran, news site Axios reported. The BBC has contacted US Central Command and the White House for comment.

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Brent crude rose by almost 7% to more than $126 (94) a barrel at one point, the highest since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Energy prices have risen this week as peace talks appear to have stalled, with the key Strait of Hormuz waterway still effectively closed.

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Trump approval sinks to new low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns
www.reuters.com

... President Donald Trump's approval rating sank to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of living and an unpopular war with Iran, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
The four-day poll completed on Monday showed 34% of Americans approve of Trump's performance in the White House, down from 36% in a prior Reuters/Ipsos survey, which was conducted from April 15 to 20. ...


Chart showing thd results, and the trend in the result since January 2026...

www.reuters.com

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