Oil prices rise after US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz strands tankers
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Oil prices surged Sunday as US-Iran tensions blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy passage. US crude climbed 6.4% to $87.88 per barrel, Brent crude rose 6.5% to $96.25 per barrel. Iran's reversal of Friday's reopening decision, following Trump's blockade announcement and weekend skirmishes involving Iran's Revolutionary Guard, triggered the market spike. This escalation has created a severe global energy crisis affecting Asian and European importers.
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