https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-extends-gains-after-us-and-iran-exchange-attacks-on-shipsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-extends-gains-after-us-and-iran-exchange-attacks-on-shipshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-extends-gains-after-us-and-iran-exchange-attacks-on-ships#u64785Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:21:32 +0000Oil prices have climbed past $100 a barrel for the first time since July. The surge follows a wave of attacks on ships and energy facilities in the Middle East that threaten a weakened global supply chain. Market instability has already impacted Asian shares and caused the Indian Sensex to drop 813 points. While the US and Iran exchange strikes on tankers and Saudi infrastructure, President Trump suggests the conflict could end by or before the upcoming midterms.Why it mattersThe price spike reflects heightened geopolitical risk in a critical energy corridor. Previous volatility saw Brent crud https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-extends-gains-after-us-and-iran-exchange-attacks-on-shipshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-extends-gains-after-us-and-iran-exchange-attacks-on-ships#u62854Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:37:30 +0000Oil prices surpassed $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time in months following a wave of attacks on ships and energy facilities in the Middle East. Brent crude touched $99 on Tuesday before breaching the $100 threshold as conflict between the United States and Iran intensified. The price spike follows US strikes on Iranian tankers and attacks on Saudi infrastructure. Global markets are reacting with caution, causing Asian shares to trade mixed and the Indian Sensex to crash 813 points.Why it mattersThe conflict centers on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for global energ https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-extends-gains-after-us-and-iran-exchange-attacks-on-shipshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-extends-gains-after-us-and-iran-exchange-attacks-on-ships#u60875Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:40:50 +0000Oil prices are rising as the United States and Iran trade strikes on ships, sparking fears of supply disruptions. The market is on track for its largest weekly gain since mid-July. While some reports describe the price increase as slight, the escalation centers on the Strait of Hormuz. Trading activity remains muted overall due to the Labor Day holiday, but the conflict has intensified investor concern over regional stability and the security of maritime oil routes.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. Continued military escalation between the