Oil Prices Surge on US-Iran Tensions and Supply Disruptions
Crude oil prices have risen by 8-9% in August due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran, which has added to market worries about supply disruptions. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy supplies, is now at the center of rising tensions.
The Brent crude price is nearing $92 per barrel, with some analysts warning that tighter global supplies could push oil prices towards $95-$98 per barrel in the near future.