【Iran Crisis】Oil prices surge past $100, with New York futures jumping 30%; more major Middle Eastern oil-producing countries cut production

SocialAnxietyStaker · 2026-03-09T02:46:34+00:00

Oil prices have surpassed $100 due to tense Middle East conflict and the near-complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting the production output of major oil-producing countries. The UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq have begun reducing production, and the market is concerned about disruptions in crude oil flow. Experts predict that oil prices will continue to rise, while Trump believes that if the nuclear threat from Iran is eliminated, oil prices will quickly fall.

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2026-03-09 02:46:34

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Oil prices surpass $100 as tensions in the Middle East show no signs of easing, the Strait of Hormuz remains nearly completely closed, and major Middle Eastern oil producers face further production restrictions. The US threatens to deepen the conflict that is disrupting the energy market. Brent crude oil is currently at $117.9, up 27.2%, while West Texas Intermediate is at $117.8, up 29.6%.

Due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, storage tanks are filling rapidly. The UAE and Kuwait have begun reducing production, and Iraq started shutting down capacity last week.

Arab countries along the Persian Gulf continue to face missile and drone attacks from Iran. Iran claims it has the capability to sustain the conflict for months. Israel attacked a fuel depot in Tehran and threatened Iran’s power grid, prompting the Red Crescent to warn of potential severe damage from acid rain.

Lipow Oil Associates President Andy Lipow said that the psychological threshold of $100 per barrel might only be a short-term target. As the conflict persists, oil production declines, oil tanks fill up due to ships being unable to load, and oil prices are expected to continue rising.

Haris Khurshid, Chief Investment Officer of Karobaa Capital LP in Chicago, expressed that the biggest concern is still the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz. “Shutdowns are one thing, but the real worry is that crude oil cannot flow freely.”

U.S. President Trump stated that short-term oil prices will drop quickly once the Iranian nuclear threat is eliminated, considering it a very small price to pay for U.S. and global security and peace.

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