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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 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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