Yo Adrian! Oil Prices Punching Higher Than Apollo Creed After Iran-Israel Tussle!

Yo the Price is Going Up!

Listen up youse! Rocky here reporting straight from the streets – though this time it ain't just about my neighborhood. See things are heating up way over in Iran and Israel and it's hitting us right here in the breadbasket. This ain't about Philly cheesesteaks neither. We talkin' OIL! Crude oil futures jumped higher than I did when I saw Adrian after knocking out Drago! We're talkin' over 3% jump thanks to some gas facilities getting whacked. It’s like when Apollo went down; nobody saw it comin' but everyone felt it!

Iran and Israel Throwing Blows and Oil Prices Rise!

The story is that Israel hit two natural gas spots in Iran – South Pars a big one. I mean HUGE! According to my sources (and the news!) unmanned aerial vehicles did the deed. I don't know much about flying robots but they sure are causing a ruckus. Meanwhile Iran decided to return the favor and launch some missiles towards an oil refinery in Haifa. It's like a heavyweight bout where the whole world is ringside. What I know after all my bouts in the ring is that when this happens expect things to get messy and prices go up.

It Ain't Over 'Til the Fat Lady Sings – or the Oil Tanker Dries Up!

Now the Jerusalem Post is saying Israel also went after a major oil depot near Tehran. Meanwhile The Times of Israel says Iranian missiles smacked a refinery in Haifa. Seems like everyone's throwing haymakers. And the market? Well it's reacting like Mickey when I told him I was gonna fight Apollo: disbelief followed by panic! Last week alone U.S. crude jumped 13%! Thirteen percent! That’s like adding extra sausage to my spaghetti – not necessarily a good thing for my wallet!

Strait Up Trouble: Potential Shutdown Looms!

And get this: some big shot over in Iran is talking about shutting down the Strait of Hormuz. Hormuz Schmor muz. I am not sure what to make of it but it sounds like trouble. They should leave the water alone. But if Iran shuts that down it's gonna be like cutting off the lifeblood of the oil market. The world will be like Paulie without his robot. Lost and confused!

Eye of the Tiger Wallet of the Pauper

So what does all this mean for you me and your Aunt Linda who just wants to drive to Atlantic City? It means gas prices are gonna climb higher than I did on those steps in Philly! It means planning your trips and maybe taking the bus more often – unless you got one of them fancy electric cars. This is a real tough situation and it ain't gonna be over in one round. But keep your chin up and remember 'It ain't about how hard you can hit but how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.' – Just try not to get hit too hard by those gas prices!

Keep Punching Keep Planning!

In this crazy world you gotta be smart. Plan ahead. Maybe learn to ride a bike again. And most importantly don’t let the headlines get you down. Like I always say ‘Going in one more round when you don’t think you can – that’s what makes all the difference in your life.’ So keep punching keep planning and maybe find a good sale on meat. Because you know gotta eat. Yo Adrian!