WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel as the Iran war disrupts Middle East energy flows, according to Reuters, AP News, BBC, CNBC, CNN, The Guardian. We emphasize points confirmed by at least four independent sources.
- Global oil benchmarks have surged above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022.
- Prices briefly spiked toward $120 per barrel before easing later in the trading session.
- The Iran war and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for roughly one-fifth of global oil flows — are central drivers of the spike.
- Governments, including G7 members, are discussing emergency reserve releases to stabilize supply.
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Reuters reported that President Donald Trump is reviewing options to curb energy prices, including potential Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases, temporary fuel-tax relief, waivers of certain fuel rules, export limits and other policy tools.
CNBC reported that Trump said he is considering taking over security of the Strait of Hormuz, as shipping traffic remains limited and insurers weigh war-risk coverage.
AP reported that Iraq, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have announced or signaled production cuts, while Bahrain declared force majeure after attacks on its refinery complex.
The Guardian reported that G7 finance ministers discussed a possible coordinated release of emergency oil stocks as markets react to the supply shock.
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