Geopolitical Tensions Are Pushing Oil Stocks Higher, But Can the Rally Last?

2026-03-07 05:50:00 ET

The war with Iran has driven up oil prices, taking oil stocks up with them. Brent, the global crude oil benchmark, has rallied about 40% this year, rising from $60 to around $85 per barrel. That has fueled a more than 25% surge in the average oil company stock price this year.

Here's a look at whether the rally in oil stocks can last.

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