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Oil price surges to $104 amid escalating Iran conflict

March 16, 2026 at 10:54 AM

Oil prices rose above $100 per barrel as tensions in the Middle East escalated and the Strait of Hormuz remained closed during the ongoing conflict. Donald Trump said the U.S. carried out strikes on Kharg Island, a key hub for Iran’s oil exports, warning attacks could expand if Iran disrupts shipping...

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