NewsOil soars amid Strait of Hormuz shipping fears as Iran war drives prices to nearly $80 Posted on March 2, 2026 by budd87309@gmail.com The conflict in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring, as Bret Crude hit a new 52-week high on Monday. budd87309@gmail.com Khamenei’s death raises questions about Trump’s China trip U.S. cities step up security amid Iran tensions – Axios