Oil prices are swinging as markets react to every twist in the conflict.
The United States and Israel’s war on Iran has caused the largest energy supply shock in decades.
The Strait of Hormuz is in effect closed, and attacks are being carried out on energy facilities in the Middle East, rattling oil markets.
From Americans filling their tanks at the pump to European factories and Asian economies, the impact is already being felt.
US President Donald Trump says the rise in oil prices is a “very small price to pay” for “safety and peace”. But investors warn that if the conflict drags on, there’s danger of stagflation.
Published On 10 Mar 2026