1. oil prices surge as Middle East war disrupts global supply Oil and energy prices are climbing sharply again today as the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran disrupts shipping and energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for about 20% of the world’s crude and LNG supply. Global benchmarks […] The post What’s Hot Today – Tuesday, March 3, 2026 appeared first on La Nouvelle Tribune .