Oil Prices Surge This Week, Potentially Hurting U.S. Consumers Due to Trump's Russia Sanctions
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 25 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Oil Price Surge: Oil prices experienced their largest weekly increase since June due to new U.S. sanctions on Russia's major crude producers, indicating a potential tightening of global supplies.
Contradictory Policies: The Trump administration's sanctions against Russia for its actions in Ukraine contradict its commitment to maintaining low oil and gasoline prices.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
