https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-hold-near-6-week-highs-on-us-iran-attacksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-hold-near-6-week-highs-on-us-iran-attackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-hold-near-6-week-highs-on-us-iran-attacks#u63901Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:37:57 +0000Crude oil prices continue to hold above $100 per barrel, driven by escalating conflict between the US and Iran that has triggered the largest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began. Global equity markets are retreating as the crude price surge stokes inflation fears, following steep losses on Wall Street. President Trump stated that the Iran conflict is unlikely to conclude until right after the November 3 midterm elections, signaling that motorists will not see significant relief from elevated gasoline prices before then.Why it mattersThe ongoing hostilities between the US and Iran h https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-hold-near-6-week-highs-on-us-iran-attackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-hold-near-6-week-highs-on-us-iran-attacks#u62902Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:47:59 +0000Brent crude jumped 3% to top $100 per barrel on Wednesday, marking the highest price levels since July. Rising costs are weighing on US markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average losing 320 points, the Nasdaq composite falling 0.5%, and the S&P 500 dropping 0.3%. The surge follows fighting between the US and Iran and fears of prolonged supply disruptions. Goldmans Sachs analysts indicate room for prices to climb further. Meanwhile, US stock futures faced additional pressure from a tariff dispute between the US and Canada.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for g https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-hold-near-6-week-highs-on-us-iran-attackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-hold-near-6-week-highs-on-us-iran-attacks#u60938Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:40:47 +0000Crude oil prices are holding near three-month highs above $92 per barrel following a series of ship attacks exchanged between the US and Iran. The market is seeing its steepest weekly gain since mid-July as traders fear supply disruptions in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz. While prices rose slightly in recent trading, the escalating conflict has triggered broader economic anxiety, contributing to a 300-point drop in Dow futures to start a shortened trading week.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. Continued military strikes on mariti