Oil surges above $100 a barrel as US and Iran launch new attacks, while gasoline prices also jump
AP News • 8/18/2026 – 9/10/2026
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2026-08-182026-09-09
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-08-18
- 2026-08-25
- 2026-08-26
- 2026-08-28
- 2026-08-29
- 2026-08-30
- 2026-08-31
- 2026-09-03
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (10/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 17 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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