Brent nears $110/bbl after attack on world’s largest natural gas field in Iran
March 18, 2026
(Investing) – Oil prices surged on Wednesday, with global benchmark Brent nearing $110 a barrel after an attack to the largest natural gas field in the world shared by Iran and Qatar. At 10:57 ET (14:57 GMT), Brent oil futures advanced 5.8% to $109.51 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed 2.7% to $98.09 a barrel. Qatar condemns attack on Iran’s
