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Tankers Burning, Oil Surging: Brent Rockets Back Over $100
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Tankers Burning, Oil Surging: Brent Rockets Back Over $100

The Morning Sixpack - 03/12/2026 Oil tops $100, $5 gas looms, FBI drone fears, Epstein fight heats up, DHS shake-up, Iran turmoil

It’s another day where geopolitics, palace intrigue, and $5 gas collide. From burning tankers to courtroom threats, here’s what actually matters—and what it means for you.

$5 Gas? Iran War Slams U.S. Wallets From Pump to Checkout
The Iran war is already pushing gas toward $5—and that’s just the start. With the Strait of Hormuz squeezed, shipping snarled and jet fuel climbing, the ripple effects are heading straight for your grocery bill and summer travel plans.

Oil Blasts Back Above $100 After Gulf Ship Attacks Rattle Markets
Six ships hit in 48 hours sent oil roaring back above $100 a barrel. Even a record 400 million barrel emergency release couldn’t calm markets for long as traders price in more instability in the Gulf.

Michael Wolff: Trump and Epstein Were ‘Inseparable’—Now He Wants Them Under Oath
Michael Wolff says Trump’s closest relationship was with Jeffrey Epstein—and he wants that testimony under oath. Armed with 100 hours of tapes and a legal war chest, Wolff is daring the Trumps to fight it out in court.

Kristi Noem’s DHS ‘Hatchet Man’ Escorted Out After Cabinet Shake-Up
A top Kristi Noem ally was reportedly walked out of DHS after her reshuffle. Insiders describe a swift power shift, with loyalty lines redrawn and longtime officials quietly settling scores.

FBI Warned of Possible Iran Drone Plot Targeting California Coast
The FBI quietly warned that Iran had explored launching drones from a vessel off California. No targets, no timeline—but enough concern to put West Coast law enforcement on heightened alert.

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Orders Strait of Hormuz Weaponized—Amid Coma Claims
Iran’s new Supreme Leader vowed revenge and called to weaponize the Strait of Hormuz—even as reports claim he’s hospitalized and possibly in a coma. Tehran denies chaos, but the rumors alone underscore how unstable this moment has become.

Oil is spiking, Washington is scrambling, and the Middle East is anything but settled. Stay sharp—because the next headline is already loading.

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