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Oil Prices Surge Amid US-Israel Conflict, Output Cuts

3/14/2026

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Oil prices stay volatile as Brent trades between $80 and $120 per barrel amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, disrupting a key route for global oil shipments.
Major Gulf producers have begun cutting output in response to the disruption.
The International Energy Agency released 400 million barrels from reserves to stabilize markets, while analysts warn of inflation and possible downturns.

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Story summary

Oil prices stay volatile as Brent trades between $80 and $120 per barrel amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, disrupting a key route for global oil shipments.
Major Gulf producers have begun cutting output in response to the disruption.
The International Energy Agency released 400 million barrels from reserves to stabilize markets, while analysts warn of inflation and possible downturns.