Economy · Important news for 3 September 2026

US Oil Tops $90 and European Gas Surges Following American Strikes on Iran

Al Jazeera · Bloomberg

US oil prices surpassed $90 a barrel and European gas prices reached a three-year high following fresh American strikes on Iran that raised energy disruption concerns.

US oil prices exceeded $90 per barrel.
European gas prices hit a three-year high following American strikes on Iran.

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