- Oil surges 35% this week for biggest gain in futures trading history dating back to 1983on March 6, 2026 at 8:23 pm
The oil market is worried that Gulf countries will have to shut production if tankers are unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump admin announces $20 billion reinsurance program for oil tankers during Iran waron March 6, 2026 at 7:35 pm
Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill as the Iran war engulfs the region.
- Trump says no deal with Iran to end war without 'unconditional surrender'on March 6, 2026 at 7:23 pm
The futures price of the global benchmark Brent crude oil rose, breaking $90 per barrel, after Trump posted his demand to Iran to end the war.
- Analysis: Tough jobs report puts Trump's Iran war plans to the teston March 6, 2026 at 4:12 pm
The economy is showing signs of slowing as the Iran war quickly pushes up gas prices.
- Trump wants U.S. Navy to escort tankers through the Gulf. Why that plan may not workon March 6, 2026 at 12:04 pm
A backup of oil tankers in the Persian Gulf is disrupting supplies, and will only get worse the longer the Strait of Hormuz is closed.
- How the Iran conflict is spreading — in pictureson March 6, 2026 at 11:16 am
Images published Thursday showed destruction across Tehran after nearly a week of strikes on Iran's capital.
- U.S. offers India a 30-day waiver for buying Russian oil as Iran war deepens energy supply worrieson March 6, 2026 at 5:41 am
U.S. has given India a waiver to buy Russian oil for 30 days as conflict in Middle East impacts global energy supply.

