Oil prices surged by more than 5% amid concerns over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
In a significant rise on Tuesday, oil prices were buoyed by market expectations of an extended conflict in the Middle East, especially with the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and an increase in attacks targeting energy infrastructure.
Brent crude oil for May delivery rose by 5.45%, reaching $81.98 per barrel around 09:15 GMT, driven by fears of disruptions to global supplies.
Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil for April delivery climbed by 5.32%, recording $75.02 per barrel, as investors increasingly bet on the continuation of geopolitical tensions and their direct impact on the energy market.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most crucial maritime corridors for oil transport globally, making any disruption in navigation through it a critical factor in determining price trends, especially given the market’s sensitivity to any threats to supply security.
