Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict Intensification; WTI Crude Reaches $81 per Barrel.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 05 2026
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Source: Barron's
- Oil Price Surge: Oil prices have reached their highest levels in nearly two years.
- U.S.-Iran Conflict: The increase in prices is attributed to ongoing tensions and uncertainty regarding the U.S.-Iran war.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
