https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-crude-oil-hits-100-for-the-first-time-since-mayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-crude-oil-hits-100-for-the-first-time-since-mayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-crude-oil-hits-100-for-the-first-time-since-may#u68106Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:26:38 +0000Crude oil prices climbed over 3% to hit $108 following attacks on Saudi pipelines and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military now requires tankers passing through Hormuz to adhere to specific time slots to ensure protection. This price surge follows a period of open conflict between U.S. and Iranian forces, including the sinking of Iranian tankers and missile strikes on a base in Jordan. These maritime disruptions are driving global energy costs higher while Saudi Arabia attempts to reroute oil to the Red Sea to bypass the strait.Why it mattersThe conflict between the U.S. and I https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-crude-oil-hits-100-for-the-first-time-since-mayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-crude-oil-hits-100-for-the-first-time-since-may#u66696Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:05:50 +0000U.S. crude oil prices remain above $100 per barrel, heading for an 8% weekly gain despite a Friday dip. Brent crude fell 3% to $104.42. Simultaneously, the U.S. average diesel price surpassed $6 a gallon for the first time, reaching nearly $6.06. This surge is driven by war with Iran and attacks on Middle East shipping routes. These costs are increasing inflationary pressures on businesses and consumers, while creating political challenges for President Trump and Republican lawmakers ahead of the November elections.Why it mattersShipping disruptions in the Middle East threaten global fuel flow https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-crude-oil-hits-100-for-the-first-time-since-mayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-crude-oil-hits-100-for-the-first-time-since-may#u65077Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:25:21 +0000U.S. crude oil has reached $100 a barrel for the first time since May, driven by an escalating conflict involving Iran and ongoing attacks along key Middle East shipping routes. The price surge coincides with U.S. diesel hitting record highs and Brent crude climbing to $110. Global markets have reacted sharply, with U.S. stocks falling as investors worry about prolonged supply disruptions and rising inflation. Meanwhile, Iran has signaled readiness for a more intense conflict as it trades blows with America, while central banks including the European Central Bank continue raising interest rate