Oil prices spike after Israeli strikes ignite Iran fuel depots
Source: New York Post · Bias: Right
Summary
Viral video captured the moment flames tore through a Tehran street after Israeli strikes on major oil reserves in Iran’s capital. The IDF claimed it “struck several fuel storage depots” being used “to operate military infrastructure.” This comes as the price of oil continued to surge, leaving US consumers anxious about what was ahead.
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