Oil Prices Soar Amid Fears of Energy Supply Disruptions
WTI futures on NYMEX extended their opening gains in European trading on Monday, rising almost 3% to trade above $99.50.
The surge came as a major Saudi pipeline was shut down due to recent attacks and the postponement of a meeting between Iran and Gulf states aimed at establishing a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.
Deutsche Bank analysts noted that these developments have reinforced market concerns around regional supply security and key shipping routes.