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Oil Prices Surge, European Gas Hits 3-Year High Amid US-Iran Tensions

Oil and European gas prices surged following new US attacks on Iran and rising geopolitical tensions.

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As of 2026-09-02 01:53 UTC. Market figures are as the cited sources reported them at that time and may have moved since. This is news, not investment advice.
Oil prices surged on Tuesday following new US attacks on Iran, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rising 5.20% to $90.22 per barrel for October delivery. [1] Futures for international benchmark Brent crude for November delivery gained over 2% at $96.59 a barrel on Wednesday. [2] Brent crude, the European equivalent, advanced 4.60% to $94.65 per barrel for November delivery. [3] President Donald Trump described the US military operation against Iran as 'of great magnitude and powerful' and warned Tehran against any attempt at retaliation. [4] Two tankers were hit by projectiles of unknown origin as they exited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to the Greek maritime agency Marisks. [5] Iran reportedly attacked Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain with incoming drones and missiles in response to the U.S. latest strikes, according to Al Jazeera. [6] U.S. President Trump said in a Truth Social post that he is not trying to force Iran to the bargaining table and added that the U.S. has almost total control of the Hormuz Strait. [7]
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  1. Oil prices surged on Tuesday following new US attacks on Iran, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rising 5.20% to $90.22 per barrel for October delivery. · El Economista
  2. Futures for international benchmark Brent crude for November delivery gained over 2% at $96.59 a barrel on Wednesday. · CNBCUnited States
  3. Brent crude, the European equivalent, advanced 4.60% to $94.65 per barrel for November delivery. · El Economista
  4. President Donald Trump described the US military operation against Iran as 'of great magnitude and powerful' and warned Tehran against any attempt at retaliation. · El Economista
  5. Two tankers were hit by projectiles of unknown origin as they exited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to the Greek maritime agency Marisks. · El Economista
  6. Iran reportedly attacked Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain with incoming drones and missiles in response to the U.S. latest strikes, according to Al Jazeera. · CNBCUnited States
  7. U.S. President Trump said in a Truth Social post that he is not trying to force Iran to the bargaining table and added that the U.S. has almost total control of the Hormuz Strait. · CNBCUnited States
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