Why Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100

Brent crude oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel. This price increase is attributed to disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which are a consequence of the ongoing war in Iran.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-09-14 · 16:36 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

Why Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100

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Brent crude oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel. This price increase is attributed to disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which are a consequence of the ongoing war in Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil transportation. The conflict has directly impacted the flow of oil, leading to the surge in prices.

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Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel.

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Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100.

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War in Iran is disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel as Iran" class="entity-link entity-event" data-entity-id="126039" data-entity-type="event">war in Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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