$100 Oil: Why Suze Orman Says Panic-Selling Now is the Ultimate Investing Mistake

Crude oil prices have surged more than 50% since the U.S.-Iran war began on February 28, with WTI crude at $102 per barrel as of April 13, 2026. The spike reflects a major geopolitical supply-risk shock that is likely to pressure energy markets, inflation expectations, and risk sentiment broadly.

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Crude oil prices have surged more than 50% since the U.S.-Iran war began on February 28, with WTI crude at $102 per barrel as of April 13, 2026. The spike reflects a major geopolitical supply-risk shock that is likely to pressure energy markets, inflation expectations, and risk sentiment broadly.