Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Conflict
Global oil prices spiked Thursday, fueled by escalating conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Brent crude rose 5.02% to $85.49 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude jumped 8.04% to $80.66, reaching levels not seen since July 2024.
- Supply Disruptions: Middle Eastern producers are reducing output due to the conflict.
- Strait of Hormuz: Restricted access threatens to cut 3.3 million barrels per day.
- Tanker Attacks: Attacks on oil tankers have continued in the Gulf.
- Refinery Closures: Refineries in the Middle East, China, and India are shutting down.
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