Oil Jumps 5% After Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Over
Global oil prices surged by over 5% following President Trump's declaration that the ceasefire with Iran is over. The escalation follows military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about regional stability and energy supply chains.
Why it matters
Geopolitical conflict in the Middle East directly impacts global energy markets and inflation rates.
World oil prices soared more than five percent Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, following fresh strikes in the Middle East.
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