Brent Tops $105 as U.S.-Iran Threats Lift Oil Prices — SkimNews
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- Brent crude topped $105 a barrel amid fears of U.S.-Iran escalation, per the WSJ headline
- U.S. and Iran traded fresh threats aimed at expanding the conflict, per CBS News
- Oil prices backed up on the renewed escalation fears, per the CBS News update
Why it matters: Brent crossing $105 signals traders are pricing real supply disruption risk into energy markets, and any sustained U.S.-Iran escalation would push fuel costs higher for consumers and industries worldwide.
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