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Timeline

Mar 9, 2026
Monday Price Spike

Oil prices jump 20% in early trade amid fears of Strait of Hormuz closure.
Mar 8, 2026
Beirut Strikes

Israel expands campaign to Beirut; Mojtaba Khamenei named Iranian successor.
Mar 6, 2026
Friday Market Surge

WTI crude gains 12% as fears of a prolonged conflict take hold.
Mar 2, 2026
Conflict Escalation

Hostilities commence between U.S.-Israeli forces and Iranian assets.

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Oil Prices Surge 20% as U.S.-Iran Conflict Threatens Global Supply Chains

Global oil benchmarks WTI and Brent surged nearly 20% following an escalation in the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and the naming of a hardline successor in Tehran. Logistics providers face immediate risks of fuel surcharges and shipping disruptions through the critical Strait of Hormuz chokepoint.

Mar 9, 2026 2 sources