Date: September 9 (Wednesday); Event: Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked U.S. military installations
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Oil Price Today (September 9): Crude oil at $99 as Iran attacks US base in Jordan. Can liquid gold hit $120?
On September 9, Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched strikes on U.S. destroyers and a Jordanian military base in retaliation for U.S. attacks on Iranian oil tankers. Crude oil prices surged to $99 per barrel, with analysts warning of a potential spike to $120 if shipping disruptions escalate. This escalation in the Middle East raises serious concerns over global crude supply stability, directly impacting India's energy security, import bill, and inflation outlook — a critical topic for economy and international relations sections in competitive exams.
Source: Economic Times. This summary and analysis are AI-written from that report and are not individually fact-checked — confirm names, dates and figures with the source before you rely on them.
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Targets: U.S. destroyers and a Jordanian base hosting American forces
Trigger: Retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian oil tankers
Crude oil price: Surged to $99 per barrel; analysts project possible rise to $120
Impact: Escalating shipping turmoil threatens global crude supply stability
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