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Oil Prices Soar Amid Israel-Iran Tensions and Retaliation

3/19/2026

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Oil prices surged to nearly $110 a barrel after an Israeli airstrike on Iran's South Pars gas field.
Brent crude rose 5.1% to $112.86.
The United States (U.S.)'s natural gas futures increased by 6.3%.
Iran retaliated against energy infrastructure in Qatar, escalating regional tensions.
The U.S. temporarily waived shipping laws to facilitate oil transport.

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Story summary

Oil prices surged to nearly $110 a barrel after an Israeli airstrike on Iran's South Pars gas field.
Brent crude rose 5.1% to $112.86.
The United States (U.S.)'s natural gas futures increased by 6.3%.
Iran retaliated against energy infrastructure in Qatar, escalating regional tensions.
The U.S. temporarily waived shipping laws to facilitate oil transport.