Editorial photo #13435484 Economy, Business and Finance
Oil Prices Surge (illustrations)
Oil prices are seen displayed on a mobile device in this illustration photo taken in Warsaw, Poland on 12 March, 2026. Oil prices climbed back above $100 a barrel and stock markets fell after 3 more vessels were hit in the Gulf. Iran's new supreme leader vowed to keep blocking the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Brent crude rose by more than 9% on Thursday to $101.59 before easing slightly to $99.44. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto)