Why oil markets care about Iran
Share

Why oil markets care about Iran

Oil prices rose last week as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated among the most deadly wave of Iranian protests in decades. Iran is not a major oil producer, but markets fear that conflict in the region could impact the global oil supply anyway. CNBC's Pippa Stevens breaks down why oil markets were spooked by the recent unrest in Iran and what it could mean for U.S. consumers.
05:07
Fri, Jan 23 202612:08 PM EST