[2026-03-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s 30-day Russian oil waiver tied to US crude demands

Snippet: Washington has granted New Delhi a brief waiver for stranded Russian crude – but expects it to ramp up American oil purchases in return

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3345954/indias-30-day-russian-oil-waiver-tied-us-crude-demands

[2026-03-09 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Strait of Hormuz crisis: War in the Middle East drives oil over $100

Snippet: Oil prices have surged past the $100 mark, as conflict in the Middle East intensifies.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/09/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-war-in-the-middle-east-drives-oil-over-100/

[2026-03-09 20:19 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Rappler

Title: How to submit gas station complaints through the eGovPH app

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/guide-submit-gas-station-complaint-egovph/

[2026-03-09 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: EU energy groups to meet as Israeli-US war pushes oil prices up

Snippet: European Union energy coordination groups will meet on Thursday after a sharp rise in oil prices linked to the war in the Middle East, a European Commission spokesperson said.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/eu-energy-groups-meet-israeli-us-war-pushes-oil-prices

[2026-03-09 20:18 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul plans first fuel price caps in 29 years amid oil shock

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10690364

[2026-03-09 20:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump says short term oil price spikes ‘very small price’ for peace

Snippet: President Trump said spiking short-term oil costs triggered by Operation Epic Fury is a “very small price” to pay for peace.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/09/us-news/trump-says-short-term-oil-price-spikes-very-small-price-for-peace/

[2026-03-09 20:09 UTC+10:00] [Explainers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: How will suspending fuel excise taxes cushion a big oil price hike?

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/how-suspending-fuel-excise-tax-cushion-big-oil-price-hike/

[2026-03-09 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Congressional Democrats demand reversal of Russian oil sales into India as energy prices soar

Snippet: Congressional Democrats are demanding that the Trump administration immediately reverse a sanctions waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil as the Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy markets.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/bessent-russian-oil-sales-india.html

[2026-03-09 19:59 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Minister demands national fuel plan as Queensland farmers ‘on precipice’

Snippet: Queensland’s energy minister has called on the Commonwealth to prioritise the state’s farmers and rural communities while the nation is gripped by diesel shortages and high fuel prices.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/minister-demands-national-fuel-plan-as-queensland-farmers-on-precipice-20260309-p5o8vh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-09 19:57 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Starmer seeks to reassure public over cost of living as oil surges above $100 a barrel - UK politics live

Snippet: The prime minister is facing pressure from unions and some backbenchers to prepare a support package as oil and gas prices threaten to push up inflation

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/mar/09/keir-starmer-uk-gas-oil-prices-100-petrol-energy-inflation-latest-news-live-updates

[2026-03-09 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran's strategic oil island thrust into the spotlight as Middle East conflict escalates

Snippet: Iran's Kharg Island, a small but strategically vital strip of land nestled in the waters of the northern Persian Gulf, has been left untouched by U.S. and Israeli forces even as the Middle East conflict enters its second week.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/iran-war-us-israel-conflict-oil-prices-kharg-island.html

[2026-03-09 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: G7 weighs releasing strategic oil reserves as Israeli-US war drives prices higher

Snippet: Finance ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) are set to discuss the possible use of strategic oil reserves during a videoconference meeting on Monday, a French government source told the AFP.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/g7-weighs-releasing-strategic-oil-reserves-israeli-us-war-drives-prices

[2026-03-09 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bangladesh shuts universities, limits fuel sale as Iran war causes shortage - DailyNews

Snippet: Bangladesh has closed universities and launched fuel rationing amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle ⁠East.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/breaking-news/963743/bangladesh-shuts-universities-limits-fuel-sale-as-iran-war-causes-shortage/

[2026-03-09 19:22 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A heatwave is coming to Southeast Asia. So is an energy shock

Snippet: Indonesia and Malaysia are set to feel the worst of an early summer first, compounding an LNG supply crisis triggered by the Iran war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3345961/heatwave-coming-southeast-asia-so-energy-shock

[2026-03-09 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More gas from Russia? China flags new pipeline links amid Iran energy crisis

Snippet: ‘Preparatory work’ on pipeline, believed to be the Power of Siberia 2, included in five-year plan – but analysts say more details are needed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345920/more-gas-russia-china-flags-new-pipeline-links-amid-iran-energy-crisis

[2026-03-09 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 54 gas stations ordered to explain price hikes – Palace

Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/09/videos/54-gas-stations-ordered-to-explain-price-hikes-palace/2295711

[2026-03-09 18:52 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: G7 to discuss release of emergency oil reserves as price tops $100

Snippet: US among three countries so far backing measure triggered by Middle East war, according to reports

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/09/g7-release-emergency-reserves-oil-price-us-middle-east-war

[2026-03-09 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Oil storms past $100 for first time since 2022

Snippet: Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/cnbc-daily-open-oil-storms-past-100-for-first-time-since-2022.html

[2026-03-09 18:29 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Stock markets plunge after oil surges over $100 a barrel – business live

Snippet: Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, with oil on track for its biggest daily jump since 2020

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/mar/09/stock-markets-plunge-oil-over-100-a-barrel-g7-emergency-oil-reserves-news-updates

[2026-03-09 18:12 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Iran strikes neighbours, names new leader after Tehran pummelled

Snippet: The Middle East has woken to fresh rounds of air and drone strikes, after Iran named a new supreme leader and the growing conflict took a significant toll on sharemarkets and pushed oil prices to fresh highs.Dramatic photos showed Tehran being hit by air strikes, with a hit on an oil refinery lighting up the night sky.Multiple neighbouring nations, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, reported hits or interceptions from missiles and drones from Iran, while Lebanon was pummelled

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-attack-iran-iran-strikes-neighbours-after-tehran-pummelled-names-new-leader/445ab805-a23a-4a65-935f-019dca57b986

[2026-03-09 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Bangladesh shuts universities, limits fuel sale as Iran war causes shortage

Snippet: Bangladesh has closed universities and launched fuel rationing amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle ⁠East.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/9/bangladesh-shuts-universities-limits-fuel-sale-as-iran-war-causes-shortage

[2026-03-09 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Why China can withstand oil's surge past $100 more easily than other countries

Snippet: BEIJING — Surging oil prices following the Iran war are expected to impact China less than in past years as the country has built large crude stockpiles and diversified its energy sources, including renewables.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/china-oil-shock-iran-war-hormuz-energy-transition.html

[2026-03-09 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Video: Drones hit Bahrain’s Bapco oil refinery

Snippet: Drones hit Bahrain’s Bapco refinery early Monday, sending plumes of smoke over the Gulf’s oldest oil facility and damaging parts of the complex.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/video-drones-hit-bahrains-bapco-oil-refinery

[2026-03-09 17:36 UTC+10:00] [Oil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Why has the Iran war sparked fears of stagflation for the global economy?

Snippet: With oil prices soaring and stock markets falling, economists warn that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East risks knocking growth worldwide and boosting prices

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/09/iran-war-oil-prices-stagflation-global-economy

[2026-03-09 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Bahrain’s Bapco oil refinery suspends obligations after drone strike damage

Snippet: Bahrain’s Bapco Energies declared force majeure on its operations after an incident at its main refinery, according to state media.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/video-drones-hit-bahrains-bapco-refinery

[2026-03-09 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European markets set to slump on Middle East turmoil as oil price surges

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to start the new trading week heavily lower as traders track developments in the Middle East and a surge in oil prices.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-cac-dax-iran-latest.html

[2026-03-09 17:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Some regional servos run dry as petrol set for yet another price spike

Snippet: The government has sought to reassure motorists that there are sufficient petrol supplies amid reports of panic buying and regional service stations running dry, after yet another surge in global oil prices left Australians bracing for a spike of almost 30¢ a litre at the bowser.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/some-regional-servos-run-dry-as-petrol-set-for-yet-another-price-spike-20260309-p5o8s6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-09 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The 'quite terrifying' scenarios that finally spooked global markets

Snippet: At its low point on Monday the ASX plunged more than 4.4 per cent. (ABC News: John Gunn)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/us-israel-iran-war-oil-price-surge-share-markets/106432166

[2026-03-09 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: NAB warns rising petrol prices could drive inflation above 5 per cent

Snippet: Fuel prices hit more than $2.25 in Sydney on Monday. (ABC News: John Gunn)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-09/fuel-rationing-petrol-stockpiling-as-oil-prices-rise/106432100

[2026-03-09 17:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Kospi plunges, won weakens as oil shock rattles markets

Snippet: Circuit breaker, sidecar activated as foreign investors lead sell-off, oil surge fuels inflation fears

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10690199

[2026-03-09 16:59 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Afternoon Update: ASX wipeout as oil price surges; former MP not guilty of most rape charges; and an entry fee for the Twelve Apostles

Snippet: Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/09/afternoon-update-monday-ntwnfb

[2026-03-09 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Finance ministers of G7 nations to hold emergency talks on releasing oil reserves

Snippet: Finance ministers from the G7 nations will hold an emergency meeting to discuss releasing strategic oil reserves as global crude prices surge, the Financial Times reported, citing sources.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/finance-ministers-g7-nations-hold-emergency-talks-releasing-oil-reserves

[2026-03-09 16:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Pakistan Stock Exchange plunges as oil shock rattles global markets

Snippet: Pakistan Stock Exchange benchmark index plunged more than 9,000 points in early trading, which resulted in trade suspension in the market for 45 minutes, local media reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pakistan-stock-exchange-plunges-oil-shock-rattles-global-markets

[2026-03-09 16:39 UTC+10:00] [Bahrain] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Where things stand after another weekend of war in the Middle East

Snippet: As Mojtaba Khamenei takes the helm in Tehran, oil prices surge and regional casualties climb in a conflict that enters its 10th day on Monday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3345933/where-things-stand-after-another-weekend-war-middle-east

[2026-03-09 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran names Khamenei son as new leader as oil prices soar

Snippet: Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early Monday. State TV read a statement saying he was selected based on “strong” votes and showed people celebrating in public areas of Tehran.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-us-march-9-2026-b2aa51ef51d4b57103ffee0c95bc2ff7

[2026-03-09 16:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee calls for 'extraordinary measures,' fuel price cap amid energy shock

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10690077

[2026-03-09 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Oil surge hits Indian refiners, stocks tumble after Strait of Hormuz closure

Snippet: Shares of major Indian refiners fell sharply on Monday as oil prices surged amid the widening US-Israeli war with Iran, Reuters news agency reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oil-surge-hits-indian-refiners-stocks-tumble-after-strait-hormuz-closure

[2026-03-09 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Surging oil prices raise inflation risks in African economies

Snippet: A vendor sells crayfish at a Mile 12 Market in Lagos, Nigeria, Feb. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Mansur Ibrahim, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-africa-economy-oil-inflation-7decf5392c32718ae05a3d9d0b3906c0

[2026-03-09 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Oil for over $100 a barrel ‘very small price to pay’ for Iran war – Trump

Snippet: The surge in oil prices will not stop the US from waging its war on Iran, President Donald Trump has said, after Brent shot past $100 per barrel on Sunday, marking the biggest daily gain since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/634212-oil-100-barrel-small-price/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-09 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Here's where things stand 10 days into the Iran war

Snippet: Residents look on and take pictures as flames and smoke rise from an oil storage facility struck as attacks hit the city during the U.S.–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Alireza Sotakbar/ISNA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-war-where-things-stand-trump-explainer-7942ab644b46e7c9b9f8ee491eae7de7

[2026-03-09 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Bangladesh shuts universities as Middle East conflict strains energy

Snippet: Bangladesh on Monday announced all universities will be closed as part of emergency measures to conserve fuel amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the Middle East, Reuters news agency reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/bangladesh-shuts-universities-middle-east-conflict-strains-energy

[2026-03-09 14:37 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: The Gulf's most precious resource isn't oil. It's far more significant

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-attack-iran-updates-how-targeting-desalination-plants-could-disrupt-water-supply-in-the-gulf/b5fe7507-9e05-4637-ac35-44049c1da8d3

[2026-03-09 14:29 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Australia suffers $120 billion wipeout as oil prices skyrocket

Snippet: About $130 billion has been wiped from the Australian sharemarket today as surging oil prices and fears of a long war in Iran shocked traders around the world.The ASX200 index fell 2.9 per cent when it opened at 10am, and has continued to plummet throughout the day, dropping by 3.93 per cent, or 347.70 points, to 8503.30 as of 1.30pm AEDT.The massive plunge comes on the back of rising oil prices, which have gone up 20 per cent, rocketing to

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/finance/australia-asx-fall-us-iran-conflict-oil/683dd1fc-6f60-4295-819a-4e1e87ecaab3

[2026-03-09 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: U.S. orders staff to leave Saudi Arabia as Iran war spreads and oil surges above $110

Snippet: The U.S. government ordered non-emergency government employees to leave Saudi Arabia as the war engulfing Iran widened across the Middle East, pushing oil prices above $110 per barrel and triggering a market sell-off in Asia.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/iran-war-updates-oil-brent-wti-crude-110-gulf-gcc-uae-iraq-saudi-arabia-kurds.html

[2026-03-09 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Musim Mas Strengthens Women's Empowerment Programmes as a Foundation for Sustainability in Operations and Communities

Snippet: MEDAN, IndonesiaMarch 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In commemoration of National Women's Day, Musim Mas reaffirms its commitment to building a more inclusive palm oil industry through women's empowerment and gender equality. Musim Mas believes that women play a vital role in driving sustainability and progress in the industry. As such, gender equality is not only a moral responsibility, but also an important part of the company's long-term business strategy.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10690001

[2026-03-09 13:41 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Oil shoots higher, shares skid as Middle East conflict drags on

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/economy/oil-shoots-higher-shares-skid-middle-east-conflict/

[2026-03-09 13:40 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: TMK smashes out new Mongolian gas record

Snippet: TMK Energy has smashed out another new gas production record with a significant increase to its previous best daily tally at the company’s Pilot Well project, part of its Gurvantes XXXV coal seam gas project in southern Mongolia.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/tmk-smashes-out-new-mongolian-gas-record-20260309-p5o8s7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-09 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

Snippet: A thick plume of smoke rises from an oil storage facility hit by a U.S.-Israeli strike late Saturday in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/markets-oil-iran-trump-war-brent-72e8c9a29c2ba1fd761ee968f3d4e553

[2026-03-09 13:35 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump news at a glance: White House adviser Stephen Miller ‘should go’, says Republican senator

Snippet: Thom Tillis says he believes Miller has ‘outsized influence’ over operations of Trump’s cabinet – key US politics stories from Sunday 8 March at a glance

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/09/trump-news-updates-iran-oil-stephen-miller-republican-senator

[2026-03-09 13:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gulf states have a stark choice — and Trump must make them face it

Snippet: Iran has turned its war with the United States and Israel into a direct assault on its Persian Gulf neighbors — targeting not just American military and diplomatic installations based in these Arab states, but on Arab capitals themselves, and on the world’s energy lifeline.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/08/opinion/gulf-states-have-a-stark-choice-trump-must-make-them-face-it/