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Oil prices rise as Trump’s Hormuz threat looms; WTI hits $113, Brent climbs to $110

Oil prices surged Tuesday as Middle East tensions escalated. US President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed. Disruptions to this vital shipping lane are impacting global crude markets, with refiners scrambling for alternatives. Regional conflicts also continue to fuel instability.

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