# West Texas Intermediate

Type: Product

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-01**: Military Escalation — U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran occur, followed by retaliatory strikes on Gulf installations.
- **2026-03-01**: Market Reaction — Oil prices spike 8% as Sunday night trading begins, with Brent hitting $79.
- **2026-02-27**: Pre-Conflict High — Brent crude reaches a seven-month high of $72.87 per barrel.
- **2026-02-15**: February Drills — Iran temporarily shuts parts of the Strait of Hormuz for military drills, causing a 6% oil price jump.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Middle East Conflict Triggers 8% Oil Spike, Threatening Retail Margins
2026-03-02 02:11:06 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 8

Global oil prices surged 8% following military strikes between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, disrupting the critical Strait of Hormuz supply route. This escalation threatens to drive up logistics costs and consumer prices across the e-commerce and retail sectors.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/oil-prices-spike-middle-east-conflict-retail-impact

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