Oil prices spiked after U.S. military forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers. Gas prices have surged 42% since the start of the war.

Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran fueled concerns over further disruptions to Middle East energy supplies.

Brent crude futures crossed $100 a barrel for the first time since July 24 as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions raised concerns over Middle East oil supplies. With disruptions to…

Renewed fighting stokes fears of deeper disruptions