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Oil prices rose in early Asian trade as WTI reached $91.05 per barrel (+0.92%) and Brent reached $95.68 per barrel (+1.19%) following renewed hostilities between the U.S.

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A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, immediately pushing Brent Crude oil prices above $91 per barrel.

US forces conducted a new wave of strikes against Iran, causing global oil benchmarks Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) to jump.

Renewed U.S.-Iran airstrikes are causing major cryptocurrencies to trade lower, indicating a risk-off sentiment in the market, while simultaneously pushing oil prices higher due to geopolitical tensions.

Saudi Arabia's decision to slash oil prices for Asian buyers, combined with increased maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, signals growing global oversupply concerns.

Oil prices surged in early Asian trade after the U.S.

Oil prices surged after US President Trump rejected Iran's peace offer, which prolongs the effective closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz, intensifying concerns over global oil supply disruptions.

WTI crude oil prices have surged 51% in a month to over $100 per barrel due to the Iran war supply shock, leading to significant increases in gasoline and diesel fuel prices.

Global markets are experiencing a significant downturn due to rising oil prices, with Brent crude reaching $119 a barrel and major indices like the Nikkei and KOSPI experiencing sharp declines.

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 reached a 7-month high due to speculation of potential US strikes on Iran, with analysts predicting minimal chances of success in upcoming talks.