Last mentioned: Jun 29, 2026
Formal signing ceremony
A formal signing ceremony scheduled in Switzerland finalizes the interim accord.
Deal takes effect, oil drops
Announcement triggers Brent to fall to $77.9; Strait of Hormuz reopening and naval blockade lift begin immediately.
Interim deal signed
Trump signs the agreement during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles, hosted by French President Macron, after the G7 summit.
Trump heralds deal
President Trump, celebrating his 80th birthday, reveals the outline of the peace agreement.
April ceasefire
A temporary ceasefire is announced, later extended by the June peace deal.
Conflict starts
The US-Israel war on Iran commences, leading to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Pre‑war oil baseline
Brent crude stood at just under $73 a barrel, the day before the US-Israel war on Iran began.
The 13% July increase in UK energy prices exposes the vulnerability of logistics and manufacturing to geopolitical chokepoints. With the Strait of Hormuz now partially reopened, freight and energy costs are stabilising, offering relief for industrial consumers ahead of Q4.
The US‑Iran interim deal lifts the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz immediately, reversing the oil price surge from $120 to $77.9. Logistics managers and freight buyers now contend with rapidly easing fuel surcharges, but a 60‑day horizon keeps contingency plans active.
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