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An attack and subsequent fire in southern Iran's Pars natural gas fields on Wednesday, March 18 has sent gas and fuel prices surging.

Brent Crude oil, the international oil benchmark, spiked 6% at $109 a barrel, after the news broke, the New York Times reports.

Both Iran and Qatar blamed Israel for the attack, with Qatar’s foreign ministry calling it a "dangerous and irresponsible step" in the ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran.

Israel has not commented.

The Iranian military vowed to respond following the attack. Take a look.

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