Oil prices jump 8% as US–Israel strikes on Iran rattle global markets

Oil prices jump 8% as US–Israel strikes on Iran rattle global markets

Roughly 20% of the world’s oil — about 15 million barrels per day — passes through the Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint for exports from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait and others

Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began Sunday, as US and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and US military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions throu… [+2751 chars]
Oil prices jump 8% as US–Israel strikes on Iran rattle global markets - FHMnews