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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 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.

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 3, 2026

Oil prices soar 6% to highest since 2024 as Middle East conflict widens

Oil prices surged about 6% to the highest since 2024 amid widening U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict disrupting Middle East energy shipments and production cuts.

Birds fly near the boat in the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Musandam, Oman, March 2, 2026.REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
Mar 2, 2026

Iran conflict disrupts global shipping as tankers are stranded, damaged

The Iran conflict has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging tankers, killing crew members, and causing insurers to cancel war risk coverage.

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 2, 2026

Oil and gas surge as Iran war disrupts Middle Eastern output

Oil and gas prices surged due to Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran, causing shutdowns and shipping disruptions in the Middle East, impacting global markets and inflation.

Iranian flag with stock graph and an oil pump jack miniature model are seen in this illustration taken October 9, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Feb 19, 2026

Oil prices hit six-month high amid US-IRAN tensions and Middle East military activity

Oil prices rose nearly 2% to six-month highs as US-Iran tensions escalate with increased military activity in the Middle East and geopolitical concerns.

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