Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran Uncertainty | NewsCubby | Oct. 8, 2026

Oil prices surged Thursday amid uncertainty over Iran. Brent crude reached a reported intraday high of $105.92 per barrel, according to NBC News. The rise eased after President Trump said the United States would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections. Figures reflect NBC’s October 8 update, not live market quotes. Worldwide headlines, direct publisher links, local weather, flight alerts, and free email updates: https://NewsCubby.com Original reporting: Steve Kopack / NBC News “Trump’s pledge not to strike Iran before midterms fails to soothe oil markets” Updated October 8, 2026, at 12:58 p.m. EDT. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/energy/oil-prices-stocks-trump-iran-rcna602248 Independent NewsCubby summary. AI-generated presenter and narration; original NewsCubby price graphic. #NewsCubby #OilPrices #WorldNews

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