Oil Jumps as Iran Clock Ticks Toward Zero

Oil ends the month on a firm footing as Iran tensions simmer, but muted attention on the upcoming OPEC+ meeting could set the stage for an unexpected production hike. Friday, February 27, 2026 Oil prices are finishing February on a high note, with the month’s last traded week posting a $1 per barrel gain as US-Iran tensions are mounting. Indirect talks held between Washington and Tehran this week in Geneva yielded no results, and Trump’s ’10- to 15-day’ deadline will be running out soon. Amidst all this, media attention…