Wall Street Is Buying These 3 LNG Stocks After Iran Missiles Hit Qatar's Gas Facilities

WTI crude rose roughly 51.5% from about $65/barrel in February 2026 to a peak of $98.48 on March 13, and Brent topped $100/barrel for the first time in years as Iran conflict fears escalated. The ~50%+ surge in oil prices is a material, market-wide shock that will likely increase inflationary pressure, raise costs for energy-intensive sectors, and support risk-off positioning across equities and fixed income.

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WTI crude rose roughly 51.5% from about $65/barrel in February 2026 to a peak of $98.48 on March 13, and Brent topped $100/barrel for the first time in years as Iran conflict fears escalated. The ~50%+ surge in oil prices is a material, market-wide shock that will likely increase inflationary pressure, raise costs for energy-intensive sectors, and support risk-off positioning across equities and fixed income.