
March 30, 2026
Article from Market Watch by Myra P. Saefong and Isabel Wang
Article Synopsis
Oil prices surged toward their highest close in four years as the Iran conflict continued with no clear resolution, pushing Brent and U.S. crude sharply higher during the month. Analysts warned the more than 50% jump and threats to key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt a significant portion of global supply, suggesting the spike may not be temporary.





