Oil surges back past $100 as Iran disrupts shipping in Gulf
Global stocks slide as Tehran escalates attacks on energy infrastructure
Global stocks slide as Tehran escalates attacks on energy infrastructure

Brent crude rises for eighth consecutive day

Extent of increase likely to depend on whether Tehran retaliates with attacks on oil infrastructure or shipping in Strait of…

Trump suggests warring sides are closer to a permanent ceasefire

Disruption to tanker traffic at the Strait of Hormuz would pose a much bigger risk to oil supply

Brent crude at highest level in three weeks

Crude had stabilised on optimism that a deal could be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz