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BenzingaBenzinga··Eva Mathew

WTI Crude Surges Past $100 as Trump's Iran Threats Roil Oil Markets

WTI crude surged past $100/barrel on March 16, 2026, driven by Trump's Iran threats and Hormuz closure, climbing 50% since February despite massive strategic reserve releases.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

Energy Transfer Positioned as Winner as U.S. Taps Strategic Petroleum Reserve

U.S. releases 172M barrels from Strategic Petroleum Reserve amid Iran tensions. Energy Transfer's Gulf Coast infrastructure positioned to handle flows and replenishment.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Namrata Sen

US Releases 172M Oil Barrels as Iran Conflict Escalates; Markets Eye Energy Prices

US releases 172M oil barrels to stabilize energy prices as Iran conflict escalates; major banks evacuate Dubai amid Iranian threats.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

Iran Conflict Could Push Oil to $100, But Spike May Be Fleeting

Analysts predict U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran could drive oil to $100/barrel, but offsetting factors like OPEC supply increases and U.S. shale production may limit duration.
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