Oil Shares Jump as Hormuz and Houthi Threats Return

“What's new: Benzinga reports oil and gas shares are climbing on Iranian threats to ships in the Strait of Hormuz.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Market Hours
Published 10:46 AM ET, Thursday, October 8, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Benzinga: “Shares of oil and gas-related companies are trading higher amid multiple catalysts including renewed Iranian focus on striking vessels in th”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 10:46 AM ET on Market Hours, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Iranian, Houthi, Hormuz.
BBN covered this story before: Saudi Airport Strikes, RBI Hikes, Hormuz Attacks (October 7).

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BenzingaShares of oil and gas-related companies are trading higher amid multiple catalysts including renewed Iranian focus on striking vessels in th

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhat's new: Benzinga reports oil and gas shares are climbing on Iranian threats to ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBenzinga also cites Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Tehran's hard line on nuclear enrichment limits.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOil is up more than four percent, per the data.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorShipping lanes on fire, Hank, and the S and P is only down point one eight. I'm so happy I've started humming.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDale, you hum like a wet fax machine. Energy is up, and my gas-station sushi is suddenly a growth stock.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFutures are still slightly red, Vera. Please don't eat the sushi on air. Again.