Oil Prices Soar Amid Iran-US Tensions
Escalating tensions between Iran and the US have investors on edge as oil prices surge to over $107 per barrel, pushing Brent crude above a recent low of under $100 last week.
Fears of war in the Middle East are driving up energy costs, with WTI crude also rising to around $95.
Meanwhile, fuel rationing is reportedly being considered by several European countries, including the UK and France.
The FTSE 100 is trading higher at 10,712 points, but futures prices suggest a slight decline in US indices later today.