https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-hold-near-six-week-highs-on-us-iran-attacksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-hold-near-six-week-highs-on-us-iran-attackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-hold-near-six-week-highs-on-us-iran-attacks#u65296Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:32:01 +0000US diesel prices have exceeded $6 per gallon on average due to fuel flow disruptions caused by the six-month war with Iran. While oil prices recently hit $100 per barrel, US stocks rose Friday following August inflation data showing a 0.4% consumer price increase. President Donald Trump claims Iran has very little country left after US Central Command targeted Iranian tankers in response to IRGC attacks on Navy warships. Market volatility remains high as rising crude pushes US Treasury yields toward 5%, increasing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike.Why it mattersThe conflict involves https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-hold-near-six-week-highs-on-us-iran-attackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-hold-near-six-week-highs-on-us-iran-attacks#u63380Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:11:45 +0000Global oil prices reached $100 per barrel, a 15-week high, following a surge in military exchanges between the United States and Iran. The price jump follows US reports of destroying five Iranian oil tankers and subsequent Iranian attacks on US forces in Jordan and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Wall Street stocks fell as markets reacted to potential long-term supply disruptions. President Trump stated that gasoline prices likely will not drop significantly until after the November 3 midterm elections, as he expects the conflict to continue until that time.Why it mattersThe conflict has disrup https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-hold-near-six-week-highs-on-us-iran-attackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-hold-near-six-week-highs-on-us-iran-attacks#u61404Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:31:07 +0000Oil prices climbed to six-week highs on Monday following retaliatory ship strikes between the United States and Iran, alongside threats against regional energy infrastructure. Brent crude futures settled at US$97.31 a barrel after touching US$98.06, while US West Texas Intermediate traded at US$92.65 a barrel. The escalation stems from military exchanges in the Middle East that have disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and sparked fires at Saudi energy facilities following attacks by Iran-backed Houthis. Wall Street reacted to the commodity surge as Dow futures fell 300 points to st