Oil Jumps Amid Middle East Tensions

Gas prices are probably heading up lately, due to the latest tensions in the Middle East. Oil costs more now because of growing fights between the US, Israel, and Iran, and it's got everyone worried about where our fuel comes from.

Over the weekend of March 1, 2026, the US and Israel launched big air strikes on spots in Iran. Iran hit back hard, attacking oil setups in nearby Gulf countries and even firing at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. That's a narrow waterway off Iran's coast where a ton of the world's oil passes through every day.

Now, shipping companies are steering clear and an Iranian guard official basically said the strait is shut down. No ships are risking it, which means less oil getting out. This issue matters a lot because the Middle East pumps about a third of global oil. Prices for Brent crude, the main type traded worldwide, surged up over 7% on Monday, March 2, hitting around $78 a barrel. That's from about $73 just days before.

Analysts think it could climb to $80 or even $120 if things drag on. President Donald Trump spoke from the White House, saying the US will keep striking but hopes it stops. Still, with Lebanon getting pulled in too, it's spreading.

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