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CommoditiesMedium•20 March 2026•

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Oil Surges Past $100 and VIX Spikes 10% Following Persian Gulf Infrastructure Attacks

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1Brent crude surged past $108 per barrel following fresh attacks on Persian Gulf energy infrastructure.

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Brent crude oil prices surged past the $108 per barrel mark following reports of fresh attacks on energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf. This sudden escalation in regional tensions has reignited fears of a significant supply shock in global energy markets. Consequently, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) jumped by 10%, reflecting a wave of panic across major U.S. equity markets. Investors are increasingly concerned that sustained high energy prices will exacerbate inflationary pressures and dampen economic growth. Safe-haven assets like gold (XAU/USD) are seeing increased demand as market participants hedge against geopolitical uncertainty. The breach of the $100 psychological threshold for oil marks a significant turning point in current market sentiment and risk assessment.