March 2, 2026

Bitcoin Price at Risk as Oil Jumps 13% After U.S.–Israel Strikes Iran

Bitcoin Price at Risk as Oil Jumps 13% After U.S.–Israel Strikes Iran

Global oil prices jumped 13% after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran moved to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key route that carries 20% to 30% of the world’s oil supply. Experts warn that if this route remains closed for a week,

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Oil prices set to surge as ships are hit in the Strait of Hormuz: Brit motorists are warned of fuel prices skyrocketing

Oil prices set to surge as ships are hit in the Strait of Hormuz: Brit motorists are warned of fuel prices skyrocketing

By RICHARD MARSDEN, GENERAL REPORTER Published: 00:38 GMT, 2 March 2026 | Updated: 00:38 GMT, 2 March 2026 Markets are braced for a surge in oil prices today after Iranian reprisals forced the near-closure of a vital shipping route. Motorists in the UK were warned of potential ‘record prices at the pumps’ while economists predicted

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Oil prices surge as stock markets tumble after Middle East attacks   disrupt energy supply

Oil prices surge as stock markets tumble after Middle East attacks disrupt energy supply

Global oil prices have surged and stock futures have plunged following US-Israel military strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparking retaliatory attacks 00:14, 02 Mar 2026 Updated 00:32, 02 Mar 2026 Global oil prices have already climbed following strikes across the Middle East after the US and Israel launched attacks on

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