Fox Business | Oil Jumps as U.S. Launches Strikes on Syria Fox Business Prices often jump when tensions rise in the Middle East, where almost 40% of the world's crude oil is produced. Possibility of destruction to oilfields and pipelines in the region often stokes concern of less supply. For now, that could be a boon as ... Oil Spikes as U.S. Strike Against Syria Roils Global Markets Crude spikes, dollar slightly weaker as US fires dozens of missiles at targets in Syria Oil surges to 4-week high as US launches strike on Syria |