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Oil Prices Soar Past $100 Amid Middle East Tensions

3/13/2026

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  • Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel due to escalating Middle East tensions.
  • Jim Reid of Deutsche Bank warns of significant supply disruptions caused by the conflict.
  • Analysts warn that oil averaging $140 per barrel for two months could trigger recession risks for the United States.
  • Wall Street's confidence is shaken by attacks on oil ships and neighboring countries, complicating outlook as United States military support remains uncertain.