RIYADH: Oil prices may extend gains when markets reopen on Monday as the US-Israel-Iran conflict enters a third week, with fresh attacks on energy infrastructure and continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatening the largest global oil supply shock in years. Analysts warn crude could remain above $100 per barrel following the latest escalation, raising fears of a prolonged energy shock and a sharp hit to consumers’ real incomes.

Energy markets remain on tenterhooks as the prospect of prolonged war in the Middle East grows.

RIYADH: Oil prices may extend gains when markets reopen on Monday as the US-Israel-Iran conflict enters a third week, with fresh attacks on energy infrastructure and continued…