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Oil Prices Rise Amid Iran Attacks, Traders Bet on $100+ WTI, $200 Oil Warning

US markets are solidly higher as oil trades around $100, with Iran attacking more Gulf targets. Traders are increasingly nervous about warnings of oil prices potentially soaring to $200 per barrel as the Iran conflict continues, with many betting on WTI reaching $100+ by Friday.

15 Mar, 16:59 — 16 Mar, 13:38
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APVery High6h ago

US markets solidly higher while oil trades around $100 as Iran attacks more Gulf targets - AP News

US markets solidly higher while oil trades around $100 as Iran attacks more Gulf targets  AP News

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bloombergHigh9h ago

UAE’s Fujairah Hit Again as Vital Port Suspends Oil Loadings - Bloomberg.com

UAE’s Fujairah Hit Again as Vital Port Suspends Oil Loadings  Bloomberg.com

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

Oil company shares soar to all-time highs as Middle East war turbocharges price per barrel

Energy supply shock from US-Israeli attack on Iran fuels record valuations for Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron Beyond the strait: why attacks on Kargh Island could keep oil prices high Shares in big oil companies have soared to all-time highs since the war in Iran began and sparked historic price rises on global oil and gas markets. The combined market value of the six stock market-listed western “super majors” has soared by more than $130bn in the two weeks since the first US-Israeli attacks...

By Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

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cnbcMostly Factual5h ago

Why traders are getting nervous about Iran's $200 oil warning as the conflict drags on

Analysts told CNBC that the prospect of oil prices soaring to $200 per barrel shouldn’t be ruled out as the Iran war drags on.

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marketwatchMostly Factual19h ago

U.S. stock futures dip, oil climbs again as investors brace for escalation of Iran conflict

U.S. stock-index futures declined on Sunday as the market braced for another surge in oil prices this week, with the conflict with Iran threatening to escalate further.

By Mike Murphy

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Business InsiderMostly Factual19h ago

Oil prices climb as the US and Israel's war on Iran enters its 3rd week

Oil futures climbed on Sunday as the Iran war showed no signs of slowing down. David McNew/Getty Images Oil climbed on Sunday as the US and Israel's war with Iran entered its third week. The near closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt the global oil supply chain. Higher oil prices mean higher prices for Americans at the pump and in other goods. Oil futures climbed in early trading on Sunday as the US and Israel's war with Iran entered its third week, disrupting the global supp...

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YahooMostly Factual19h ago

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures decline as oil rises with US and Iran targeting energy infrastructure

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual10h ago

Global oil hits $105 per barrel: Could UAE petrol prices jump to Dh3.80–Dh4 per litre in April?

Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel due to escalating Middle East tensions, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This volatility directly impacts fuel costs for UAE residents, with prices expected to rise if crude remains high. Other GCC nations also face potential price adjustments, though subsidies offer some buffer in Kuwait.

By TOI World Desk

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual6h ago

Gulf bleed, Hormuz choked: Key factors that will determine how US-Iran war ends

The Strait of Hormuz is central to the ongoing conflict reshaping the Middle East, affecting global energy markets and American influence.

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ndtvMostly Factual12h ago

Air India Gets Temporary Pilot Duty Relaxation Amid Mideast War Disruptions

The restrictions over the airspace due to the US-Israeli war on Iran have forced airlines to take longer alternate routes, increasing flight durations in several long-haul sectors.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual17h ago

Kospi opens higher amid oil price hike

South Korean stocks started higher Monday on strong gains in tech shares despite a jump in global crude prices sparked by US air strikes on Iran's main export hub. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 58.31 points, or 1.06 percent, to 5,545.55 in the first 15 minutes of trading. The Kospi's rise came despite a drop in major US stock indexes last week amid escalating turmoil in the Middle East. On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.26 percent, while tech-heavy Nasdaq

By The Korea Herald

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual18h ago

Oil prices open higher as war in Middle East rages

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seeking-alphaMixed5h ago

Oil slips to start the week, but traders bet on $100+ WTI by Friday

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inquirerMostly Factual4h ago

WATCH: DOE briefing on energy supply, fuel prices amid Mideast tensions

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) holds a press briefing Monday to provide updates on the country’s energy supply situation, fuel price movements, and government measures as the Philippines and the rest of the world face uncertainty due to the continuing conflict in the Middle East. Government officials said the agency continues to

By jbarrion

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philstarMostly Factual13h ago

March 17: Double-digit fuel price hike sends diesel past P100 per liter

Motorists will have to bear another week of double-digit fuel price hikes as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East show no sign of easing.

By Dominique Nicole Flores

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express-tribuneMostly Factual17h ago

Oil rises as focus returns to threats on Middle East export facilities

Halt of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz choking off a fifth of global oil supply

By Reuters

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First report: The Guardian · 15 Mar, 16:59Full coverage: All 16 sources within 21hWindow: 21h
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The Guardian15 Mar, 16:59First to report

Oil company shares soar to all-time highs as Middle East war turbocharges price per barrel

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marketwatch15 Mar, 22:21

U.S. stock futures dip, oil climbs again as investors brace for escalation of Iran conflict

Business Insider15 Mar, 22:35

Oil prices climb as the US and Israel's war on Iran enters its 3rd week

Yahoo15 Mar, 22:46

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures decline as oil rises with US and Iran targeting energy infrastructure

channel-news-asia15 Mar, 23:29

Oil prices open higher as war in Middle East rages

1h later
Korea Herald16 Mar, 00:33

Kospi opens higher amid oil price hike

express-tribune16 Mar, 00:49

Oil rises as focus returns to threats on Middle East export facilities

4h later
philstar16 Mar, 04:22

March 17: Double-digit fuel price hike sends diesel past P100 per liter

1h later
ndtv16 Mar, 05:49

Air India Gets Temporary Pilot Duty Relaxation Amid Mideast War Disruptions

2h later
Times of India16 Mar, 07:52

Global oil hits $105 per barrel: Could UAE petrol prices jump to Dh3.80–Dh4 per litre in April?

bloomberg16 Mar, 08:28

UAE’s Fujairah Hit Again as Vital Port Suspends Oil Loadings - Bloomberg.com

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hindustan-times16 Mar, 11:33

Gulf bleed, Hormuz choked: Key factors that will determine how US-Iran war ends

AP16 Mar, 12:07

US markets solidly higher while oil trades around $100 as Iran attacks more Gulf targets - AP News

cnbc16 Mar, 12:37

Why traders are getting nervous about Iran's $200 oil warning as the conflict drags on

seeking-alpha16 Mar, 12:43

Oil slips to start the week, but traders bet on $100+ WTI by Friday

inquirer16 Mar, 13:38Latest update

WATCH: DOE briefing on energy supply, fuel prices amid Mideast tensions