Event Brief
Brent Oil Futures Surge Past $100 Amid Tensions
Filed: Mar 13, 2026 at 8:02 AM ET
Summary: Oil prices rise as Iran's leader calls for closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Oil prices spike
WHEN: Mar 13, 2026 at 6:59 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Disruption to traffic following Iran's leader's statements
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