Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level in more than two months after a sharp increase in tanker attacks raised fresh concerns about the safety of the strategic energy corridor. Vessel Traffic Drops Sharply Data from shipping analytics firm Kpler showed that only seven commodity vessels passed through the […]
Brent Crude Approaches Key $100 Threshold as Escalating Regional Conflict Threatens Energy Supplies Oil prices are surging toward $100 a barrel, with renewed military attacks across the Middle East raising fears of further disruption to regional energy supplies and shipping routes. Brent crude futures rose 1.3% to $99.22 a barrel by 0614 GMT on Wednesday, […]
Brent Crude Extends Rally as Middle East Tensions Persist Markets Monitor U.S.-Iran Conflict for Supply Risks Oil prices continued to rise today, with Brent crude gaining $1 to trade at $92.01 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) increased 82 cents to $85.16 a barrel. The gains followed yesterday’s strong rally, when both benchmark […]