🔴 OIL PRICES SURGE 4% AS U.S. STRIKES ON IRAN SPARK SUPPLY WORRIES
Oil futures soared by 4% at the opening of the first trading session following direct U.S. attacks on Iran, intensifying concerns about potential supply disruptions in the oil-rich and unstable Middle East region.
U.S. crude climbed $3.12, or 4.23%, to $76.96 per barrel, while global benchmark Brent increased $3.27, or 4.25%, reaching $80.28 per barrel.