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Asian refining margins have reached a four-year high due to disrupted crude flows from the Middle East, causing refiners to cut processing rates and halt fuel exports.

Oil prices continue to rise due to disruptions in crude flows caused by the US and Israeli conflict with Iran, with China also looking to conserve fuel.

US stocks experienced a comeback rally, with the S&P 500 rising 0.8%, the Nasdaq Composite increasing 1.3%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average adding 238 points.

US-to-Asia oil shipment costs have reached a record high, with some deals faltering due to the increased expense.

Goldman Sachs has increased its Q2 Brent oil price forecast by $10 to $76 per barrel, citing depleting oil inventories in advanced economies due to halted flows via the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices have surged to multi-month highs due to supply disruptions caused by the Iran war, with Goldman Sachs predicting a potential increase to $100 a barrel.

Asian energy buyers are facing stress due to the ongoing Middle East war, affecting access to crude oil and refined fuels, which may impact global energy markets.

Oil prices surged as tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz due to an Iranian threat, prompting Goldman Sachs to raise its Q2 2026 Brent crude oil price forecast by $10 to $76 per barrel.

Oil and fuel futures and options contracts have reached an all-time high due to surging benchmark prices, with traders locking in the gains.

India's rupee has reached a record low due to concerns over rising crude prices and potential inflation, which may also widen the nation's trade deficit.

The energy sector is experiencing a surge in crude prices, driven by disruptions in the Middle East, making it a top-performing sector this year.