Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, as both sides intensify military actions. The escalation has sent global energy markets into volatility, raising concerns over supply disruptions in a region critical to oil production. Analysts warn that further conflict could push prices even higher, impacting economies reliant on fuel imports. The development underscores the fragile stability of Middle Eastern geopolitics and its direct influence on worldwide energy costs.
Brent crude surpasses $100 a barrel as Iran, US escalate attacks aljazeera.com
