U.S. crude oil tops $100 again as Iran-war fears rise

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U.S. crude oil prices rose back above $100 a barrel, a level not seen since May. The move comes as markets brace for a prolonged Iran war and potential further supply disruptions from escalating Middle East tensions.

WHO: Oil markets

WHAT: U.S. crude oil prices topped $100 a barrel again

WHEN: Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 8:59 AM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Markets are reacting to worries that escalating tensions in the Middle East could further exacerbate supply disruptions amid expectations of a prolonged Iran war.

How this story developed (showing 12 of 12 earlier reports)

Oil prices rise as Saudi pipeline shutdown persists · Sep 16, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
U.S. oil tops $105 as Saudi cancels some cargoes · Sep 15, 2026 at 8:08 PM ET
Saudi cancels some crude shipments after pipeline closure · Sep 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Brent crude rises above $108 amid Middle East tensions · Sep 14, 2026 at 8:21 AM ET
Oil rises to $108 after Saudi closes export pipeline · Sep 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Oil rises to $108 as Gulf states delay Iran talks · Sep 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Oil prices jump over $3 after new Saudi strikes · Sep 14, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Oil jumps to $105 as Middle East fears rise · Sep 11, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
Oil prices jump above $100 on US-Iran war fears · Sep 10, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
Brent crude rises to $100 for first time since July · Sep 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Oil rises above $100 a barrel after Middle East attacks · Sep 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Oil nears $100 as Saudi energy operations hit · Sep 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET

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