Brent crude nears $100 a barrel as U.S.-Iran tit-for-tat strikes stoke supply worries — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brent-crude-nears-100-a-barrel-as-u-s-iran-tit-for-tat-strikes-stoke-supply-worriesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Brent Crude Surpasses $100 Following US-Iran Strikeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brent-crude-nears-100-a-barrel-as-u-s-iran-tit-for-tat-strikes-stoke-supply-worrieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brent-crude-nears-100-a-barrel-as-u-s-iran-tit-for-tat-strikes-stoke-supply-worries#u63321Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:55:42 +0000Brent crude oil prices topped $100 per barrel on Wednesday, reaching $100.96 as tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran intensify in the Strait of Hormuz. The price surge follows attacks on ships and oil facilities, sparking global concerns over supply chain debilitation and rising inflation. Market reactions have been immediate, with U.S. stock futures slipping and Asian markets subdued. Investors are weighing the impact of these energy disruptions against a previously strong run for U.S. stocks.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil transit. Escalati