The source says U.S. oil has gained more than $10 a barrel in nine hours, indicating a sharp move in energy markets.
Fact Check
The claim is corroborated by real-time market data and analyst reports from March 12, 2026. Trading Economics confirmed the price reached $93.74, and The Kobeissi Letter specifically documented the rapid $10 increase in a nine-hour period. The broader context of a conflict in the Middle East explains the extreme volatility.
Digital asset market correlation: The tendency for cryptocurrencies to react to moves in broader markets such as oil, equities, or bonds when investors reassess risk.