European Energy Stocks Fall on Higher Oil Prices Over Middle East Peace Deal Uncertainty -- Market Talk

Dow Jones15:57

0757 GMT - European energy stocks fall on higher oil prices due to uncertainty over a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. London's BP and Shell trade 0.8% and 0.2% lower, respectively, while France's TotalEnergies and Italy's Eni are down 0.65% and 0.7%, respectively. Brent crude is up 2.5% to $105.19 a barrel, while WTI futures are up 2% to $98.25 a barrel. (ian.walker@wsj.com)

 

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May 22, 2026 03:57 ET (07:57 GMT)

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