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A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
Mar 13, 2026

Oil prices dip as Indian tanker sails out of Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices fell as an Indian tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. issued measures to ease supply concerns amid Middle East conflict disruptions.

Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 12, 2026

Wall St ends sharply lower as intensifying Iran war, soaring crude prompt selloff

U.S. stocks dropped sharply amid escalating Iran conflict and crude oil prices nearing $100 per barrel, raising inflation fears and market selloff.

FILE PHOTO: Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
Mar 12, 2026

Oil unlikely to hit $200 a barrel, US energy chief says

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says oil prices are unlikely to reach $200 a barrel despite disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by the Iran conflict.

A foreign tanker carrying Iraqi fuel oil damaged after catching fire in Iraq's territorial waters, following unidentified attacks that targeted two foreign tankers, according to Iraqi port officials, near Basra, Iraq, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Aty
Mar 12, 2026

World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says

The IEA reports the biggest oil supply disruption in history due to the Middle East war, with global supply dropping 8 million barrels per day in March 2024.

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
Mar 11, 2026

Oil prices up 5% as supply fears mount despite record stocks release plan

Oil prices surged nearly 5% due to attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and concerns over supply despite the IEA's plan for a record 400 million barrel reserve release.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 10, 2026

US stocks dip, oil pulls back as Wall Street weighs conflicting messages on Iran

U.S. stock indexes rose on March 10, 2024, as oil prices dropped over 14% following eased sanctions signals and Middle East conflict developments.

Cars line up at a gas station in Seoul, South Korea, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
Mar 9, 2026

Oil prices hit highest since 2022 at more than $119 a barrel on Iran war

Oil prices hit over $119 per barrel, the highest since 2022, driven by supply cuts from major producers and tensions from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

A view shows a pressure gauge near oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk, in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia July 14, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Mar 6, 2026

Iran war sends US crude futures up 12% a barrel

US crude oil futures surged more than 12% following Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure, disrupting Middle East oil exports and tightening global supply.

3D-printed oil pump jacks, Iranian flag, and a rising stock graph appear in this illustration taken March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Mar 5, 2026

Oil jumps more than 5% on supply concerns as Iran conflict widens

Oil prices jumped more than 5% due to escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, disrupting Middle East oil supplies and shipping routes.

Tankers are seen off the coast of the Fujairah, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo
Mar 4, 2026

Gulf shipping crisis deepens as tankers stranded for fifth day, US sinks Iranian warship

Oil prices remain near multi-month highs as Middle East tensions disrupt energy flows, despite reports of potential US-Iran talks to end the conflict.

Flames rise from a gas flare at the Rumaila oil field, as the country cuts nearly 1.5 million barrels per day of output amid halted exports following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, in Basra, Iraq, March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani
Mar 4, 2026

Oil near multi-month highs on Middle East conflict, pares gain on report of US-Iran talks

Oil prices remain near multi-month highs as Middle East conflict disrupts flows, despite reports of US-Iran talks to end the war. Brent crude hits $81.67 per barrel.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 3, 2026

Wall Street indexes end lower as Middle East conflict fans inflation fears

Wall Street indexes closed lower as the Middle East conflict escalates, raising concerns over inflation and energy prices amid volatile oil markets.

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