Oil prices surge amid U.S.–Iran conflict fears
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- crude oil jumped
- 4.42%
- per barrel
- $65.01
- Brent crude rose
- 3.90%
- as tensions escalate
- $69.01
- and multiple aircraft
- 150 cargo flights
WTI crude oil jumped 4.42% to $65.01 per barrel, while Brent crude rose 3.90% to $69.01 as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran. The U.S. military buildup, including over 150 cargo flights and multiple aircraft carriers, raises concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil markets. ⚡
Energy traders are reacting swiftly to the geopolitical risks, pricing in the likelihood of significant supply challenges in the coming days.
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