[2026-03-09 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dow futures tumble 500 points as oil soars past $100 a barrel

Snippet: US stock futures tumbled Monday morning as oil prices soared past $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 – fueling fears that a prolonged conflict in Iran could hammer prices at home.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/09/business/dow-futures-tumble-500-points-as-oil-soars-past-100-a-barrel/

[2026-03-09 22:42 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Shares skid as oil surge threatens inflation shock

Snippet: March 9, 2026 22:42 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/shares-skid-as-oil-surge-threatens-inflation-shock/

[2026-03-09 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Lindsey Graham criticises Israel over targeting Iranian oil facilities

Snippet: Hawkish US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has expressed concern over Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/lindsey-graham-criticises-israel-over-targeting-iranian-oil-facilities

[2026-03-09 22:24 UTC+10:00] [Emmanuel Macron] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: G7 to discuss possible emergency release of oil reserves, says France’s Macron

Snippet: Concern is rising about the war and Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world’s energy supplies pass

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3346002/g7-discuss-possible-emergency-release-oil-reserves-says-frances-macron

[2026-03-09 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Oil shock prompts South Korea to impose fuel price cap for the first time in 30 years

Snippet: South Korea is set to impose a price cap on fuel products for the first time in 30 years, as oil prices skyrocketed on Monday due to the war in Iran.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/south-korea-fuel-price-cap-oil-price-surging.html

[2026-03-09 22:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Lindsey Graham criticises Israel over targeting Iranian oil facilities

Snippet: Hawkish US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has expressed concern over Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/lindsey-graham-criticises-israel-over-targeting-iranian-oil-facilities

[2026-03-09 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CEB trade unions to launch 24-hour strike - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Nidahas Sewaka Sangamaya of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced a 24-hour strike starting at 3:00 PM today (09). All employees will stop work in protest against the government’s failure to provide a collective agreement.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/09/local/963771/ceb-trade-unions-to-launch-24-hour-strike/

[2026-03-09 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: ‘Reprehensible’: New wave of Iranian missiles, drones target Gulf nations

Snippet: Iranian missiles and drones continue to target Gulf countries, with Bahrain’s state oil company declaring force majeure on Monday for its shipments after its refinery caught fire in an Iranian attack.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/9/reprehensible-new-wave-of-iranian-missiles-drones-target-gulf-nations

[2026-03-09 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Global Media Spotlight JA Solar's DeepBlue 5.0, Redefining the Future of High-Value Solar

Snippet: BEIJING, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly thirty leading global solar and energy media outlets recently visited JA Solar's Yangzhou manufacturing and testing facilities for an exclusive, in–depth look at DeepBlue 5.0, the company's next–generation flagship PV module. The visit marked JA Solar's first system–level public reveal of the product's R&D logic, manufacturing innovations, and real–world performance validation.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10690382

[2026-03-09 21:37 UTC+10:00] [Cuba] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: In the other US target of regime change, Cuba, I saw real hardship – and resilience | Sara Kozameh

Snippet: Trump is choking off oil imports to the communist nation, plunging it into a crisis not seen since the fall of USSR

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/09/cuba-us-regime-change-iran-war

[2026-03-09 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Treasury yields climb higher as investors monitor Iran war and soaring oil price

Snippet: U.S. Treasury yields climbed higher on Monday as oil prices soared past $100 a barrel and increased inflation fears among investors.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/us-treasury-yields-investors-monitor-iran-war-and-soaring-oil-price.html

[2026-03-09 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: European stocks slide as Israeli-US war rattle markets

Snippet: European stock markets dropped to their lowest level in more than two months on Monday as the Israel-US war on Iran pushed oil prices sharply higher and fuelled fresh inflation concerns.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/european-stocks-slide-israeli-us-war-rattle-markets

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

Source: CNBC

Title: 'Sky is the limit': Analysts raise the alarm about how high oil prices could go

Snippet: Analysts warned on Monday that there was no precedent for the surging price of oil, as the Middle East crisis deepens fears of prolonged production shut-ins and disruption to shipments through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/oil-prices-iran-war-middle-east-us-israel-strait-of-hormuz.html

[2026-03-09 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Big-time fuel price hikes start Tuesday, oil companies to stagger increases

Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/09/videos/watch-big-time-fuel-price-hikes-start-tuesday-oil-companies-to-stagger-increases/2295759

[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