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Trump Demands Iran Sanctions: Oil Surges Past $85

2026-03-25 • By James Henderson

Former President Trump calls for maximum pressure on Iran as crude prices spike to highest levels in 2026.

Former President Donald Trump has intensified calls for renewed maximum pressure sanctions against Iran, sending crude oil prices surging past $85 per barrel. In a series of statements, Trump warned that Iranian nuclear ambitions pose an existential threat to Middle Eastern stability and global energy security.

The comments came as US-Iran tensions reached their highest point since 2020. Military analysts noted increased naval activity in the Persian Gulf, with Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessels conducting exercises near the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent crude jumped 4.2% in a single trading session, while WTI rose to $81.50. Energy traders are pricing in a significant risk premium as the situation escalates. Goldman Sachs revised its Q2 2026 oil price forecast upward to $90 per barrel.

OPEC Secretary General expressed concern about potential supply disruptions. Saudi Arabia indicated willingness to increase production if necessary. European nations called for diplomatic solutions to prevent further market destabilization.