Oil jumps over 2% as tanker attacks deepen US-Iran tensions

🌐 Al-Monitor Middle East (United States) — 2026-09-01

Oil prices surged over 2% amid escalating tanker attacks that have intensified tensions between the US and Iran. The rise reflects fears of conflict disruption in the Middle East energy supply.

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after tensions flared in the Middle East and the US threatened more strikes on Iran.

World Security Conflict Politics Markets Commodities Energy oil prices tanker attacks US-Iran tensions Middle East energy markets conflict escalation

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Oil jumps over 2% as tanker attacks deepen US-Iran tensions

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