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Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

Updated 2026-09-10 15:25 UTC 3 sources Negative

Oil prices have surged to $105 a barrel due to escalating fears over the Iran conflict, which shows no signs of resolution.

Coverage timeline — 4 articles

MarketWatch

Oil prices surge, stock futures dip as fighting between U.S. and Iran intensifies

Oil prices rose while U.S stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday, amid an escalation of fighting in the Middle East and as investors await key tech earnings this week.

2026-07-19 22:16 UTC

BBC News

Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate

The price of oil jumps to $105 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.

2026-09-10 15:18 UTC

CNBC

Oil rises with Brent crossing $100 a barrel again as Middle East tensions keep traders on edge

Trump's statement sent oil lower, while equities jumped. Still, the recovery on Tuesday suggests lingering skepticism over Trump signaling a de-escalation.

2026-03-24 01:51 UTC

CNBC

Brent oil jumps 2% to hold above $92 as Rubio says Iran 'not serious' about peace talks

Oil prices rose as hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East faded.

2026-07-22 07:56 UTC