Oil Prices Soar Amid Middle East Tensions | US News

Oil prices are surging to record highs as Middle East tensions escalate, with Brent crude nearing $110 and U.S. WTI above $100 — the biggest weekly jump since July. Attacks on energy infrastructure and shipping routes, especially near the Strait of Hormuz, are driving fears of a prolonged supply crunch. The U.S. and Iran’s escalating military posturing add uncertainty, pushing oil prices higher. Diesel has hit $6 a gallon for the first time ever, becoming a “silent killer” for the economy by inflating everything from food to industrial goods. Analysts warn prices could climb even further, with Brent potentially breaking $120 by year-end if conflict persists — while strained refineries and worsening global supply imbalances compound the crisis. Central banks like the Fed and ECB now face a brutal dilemma: fight inflation with high rates that risk slowing growth, or risk letting prices spiral even higher. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6daf7f4254ee5144