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Oil prices soar as Iran launches more attacks across the region

Crude prices have spiked to their highest levels in at least 14 years, exceeding $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022.

Editorial StaffMarch 9, 20261 min read

Summary

  • Iran's military actions are impacting oil production and movement.
  • Crude prices have reached over $100 per barrel.
  • This marks the highest price level in 14 years.

Key Facts

Fact Value
Current Price $100+
Timeframe 14 years
Impact Global oil supply

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Updates

Update at 10:04 UTC on 2026-03-09

France 24 reported Crude oil prices have hit their highest levels since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with a significant spike affecting the U.S. economy.

Sources: France 24

Update at 11:58 UTC on 2026-03-09

Yahoo Finance reported Rising tensions in the Middle East drive oil prices to their highest levels in over a year.

Sources: Yahoo Finance