Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions | Dayton News

Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel as U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman, amid Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities — moves seen as retaliation for Iran’s missile strike on a U.S. Navy ship. Officials say the tankers were secretly funding Iran’s regional allies, and crews were ordered to abandon ships before destruction. The Secretary of State links the Houthis to Tehran, reaffirms U.S.-Saudi military ties, and warns tensions are escalating. Brent crude hit $102.29, U.S. crude rose too, pushing gas and diesel prices higher — with airlines facing fuel hikes, cancellations, and steep ticket costs. Disputes over control of a key strait add further instability to an already volatile energy market. 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/412f88317539216f