International crude oil prices recorded a significant increase on Monday due to increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns about global energy supply, while investors kept a close eye on energy markets due to fears of possible supply disruptions.
The price of international benchmark Brent crude rose more than three percent in early trading to $78.50 a barrel. Brent futures for September delivery later traded near $79.17 a barrel, the highest level in several weeks.
Meanwhile, the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US crude oil also advanced with a strong trend and rose about 3.4 percent to $73.83 a barrel, highlighting the uncertainty in the global energy market.
Energy analysts say that rising security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran have affected investor confidence. According to them, if the situation in the region becomes more tense or oil supplies are affected, further pressure may come on prices in the global market.
Experts say that the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important oil shipping lanes, through which a large amount of global crude oil is transported to different countries every day. Therefore, any uncertainty related to this route has a direct impact on the global energy market and crude oil prices.
According to economists, if this surge in crude oil prices continues, oil-importing countries may face challenges such as an increase in fuel import bills, inflationary pressures and further increase in energy costs, while global financial markets are also constantly monitoring the situation in the region.
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