https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-hits-100-a-barrel-as-turmoil-intensifies-in-middle-eastContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-hits-100-a-barrel-as-turmoil-intensifies-in-middle-easthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-hits-100-a-barrel-as-turmoil-intensifies-in-middle-east#u64553Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:01:08 +0000Oil prices jumped to $105 a barrel as fighting between the United States and Iran intensifies. The price surge follows a wave of attacks on oil tankers and a statement from Iran indicating readiness for more intense conflict. This rally has pushed oil past the $100 threshold, raising global concerns for businesses and consumers. Additionally, the price spike has increased the likelihood of a U.S. interest rate hike. Other market volatility includes a three-session stock decline and 10-year Treasury yields reaching their highest level since 2023.Why it mattersThe conflict centers on a tanker wa