Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By ALEX VEIGAMarch 8, 2026 at 11:53 PM

Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

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Crude oil prices have surpassed $100 a barrel on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as of March 2026. This is the first time in over three and a half years that prices have reached this level. The increase, with Brent crude at $101.19, is attributed to the ongoing war in Iran, which is impeding oil production and shipping in the Middle East. The conflict has disrupted the supply chain, leading to higher prices. The situation is impacting fuel prices globally, as evidenced by photos from gas stations in Baltimore, Frankfurt, Montreal, and Richardson, Texas.

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