Global Oil Prices Exceed $100 Amid US-Iran Conflict Escalation

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Published: 2026-09-10T07:05:00Z
Category: finance
Source: Bloomberg Markets and Finance / Stock Analysis
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Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel following an escalation in conflict between the United States and Iran. This price increase, with Brent crude above $100 and WTI around $96, intensifies concerns about rising inflation and could increase the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

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