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flag S&P 500 drops to three-month low in early March 2026 as oil prices surge due to Iran tensions, boosting energy stocks.

flag The S&P 500 hit a three-month low in early March 2026 amid rising crude oil prices, driven by escalating tensions with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. flag WTI crude surged nearly 30% year-to-date to $75 per barrel, with fears of supply disruptions. flag While higher prices could push oil above $100 if conflict worsens, de-escalation may lead to a retreat. flag Energy stocks like ExxonMobil and Chevron rose, supported by strong balance sheets and expansion projects, with both expected to deliver significant free cash flow growth through 2030 even at lower oil prices.

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