Oil prices jump as US-Iran tensions intensify; Brent crude stays beyond $100, WTI up 3%

May 8, 2026 - 09:00
Oil prices jump as US-Iran tensions intensify; Brent crude stays beyond $100, WTI up 3%

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Oil prices surged Friday as US-Iran tensions flared, reversing earlier declines. US strikes on Iranian targets prompted accusations of ceasefire violations, escalating fears over the vital Strait of Hormuz. This geopolitical volatility overshadows concerns about suspicious trading activity linked to policy announcements, impacting global energy supplies and inflation.

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