Live updates: Trump calls oil price surge ‘small price to pay’ as Iran names new leader
- Posted on March 9, 2026
- By The Hill
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Live updates: Trump calls oil price surge ‘small price to pay’ as Iran names new leader

Oil prices surged overnight Monday, settling near $100 a barrel as the conflict with Iran shows no signs of slowing down. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Sunday downplayed concerns about the Strai…