Global oil prices climbed back to $100 a barrel Wednesday as escalating Middle East fighting raised fresh concerns about supply disruptions, according to CNN. Brent crude briefly reached the milestone after rising 2.3%, while U.S. crude approached $94.
The latest surge followed U.S. strikes on Iranian oil tankers and attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces against Saudi Arabia. Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial energy corridor, have added to fears that tanker traffic and regional supplies could face further disruptions.
Markets are watching developments closely, particularly oil shipments through the Gulf. Analysts warned that renewed supply disruptions, combined with stronger Chinese demand, could push prices even higher and increase pressure on consumers worldwide.
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