
Saturday, March 07, 2026
Oil prices jumped 15–25% since Feb. 27! Rising tensions in Iran are pushing global fuel costs higher.



- Price Surge: Brent crude futures for May 2026 settled at per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) passedper barrel.
- Conflict Impact: The rise followed major military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran starting on Feb. 28, 2026.
- Supply Risks: Significant disruptions occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, with reports of shuttered oil fields in Kuwait and a "near-total" halt of traffic through the key waterway.
- Market Reaction: This was the largest weekly gain for oil since 2020, with experts warning of potential, further spikes towards per barrel if the conflict continues.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: New official photo of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles released
New official photo of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles released
The newest photo includes Elder Clark G. Gilbert, who was called to serve as an Apostle on Feb. 11

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released two new photographs of the current Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. One image includes the current quorum. The other includes the quorum together with the First Presidency — President Dallin H. Oaks and his counselors, President Henry B. Eyring and President D. Todd Christofferson.
The photos were taken in the Church Administration Building on Temple Square in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. They include Elder Clark G. Gilbert, who was called to the Quorum of the Twelve on Feb. 11, filling the vacancy created with the death of President Jeffrey R. Holland in December 2025. The photos were first published by the church on Friday.
According to ChurchofJesusChrist.org, apostles are special witnesses of the name of Jesus Christ, who in mortality gave that title to the 12 whom he chose to be his closest disciples. Like their counterparts in the meridian of time, today’s apostles are called to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world.
To read the full story, visit TheChurchNews.com.
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on March 4, 2026. PRICE HIKES FOR EVERYTHING
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