Iran war threatens catastrophic consequences for the oil market, Aramco CEO says
Saudi Aramco beats profit estimates and keeps $85 billion payouts as oil prices surge again.
Last updated: 2026-03-10 08:47:06 ET
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Updated Mar 10, 2026 7:00 AM ET
Oil prices have swung wildly in response to escalating Iran tensions, spiking to nearly $120 per barrel on Monday before falling as Trump warned Iran over Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Gas prices across the US remain elevated, with crude volatility rippling through energy markets globally.
Energy stocks and crude futures are experiencing severe intraday swings; downstream sectors like airlines and transportation face margin pressure from elevated fuel costs. Thailand and Singapore face acute exposure to natural gas price spikes, threatening manufacturing competitiveness in both nations.
The Strait of Hormuz—through which roughly 20% of global oil transits—remains a flashpoint; any sustained disruption could trigger stagflation across developed economies already managing weak growth. Trump's rhetoric on Iran is creating policy uncertainty that markets cannot price with confidence.
Saudi Aramco beats profit estimates and keeps $85 billion payouts as oil prices surge again.
Saudi Arabia oil giant Aramco reports 2025 profit of $104 billion, down from 2024
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