Brent and U.S. crude futures rose after a report of an Iranian attack on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent crude rose 0.4 per cent to US$72.27 a barrel as at 8.27am Singapore time. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Oil climbs on fears of renewed risk to vessels

Crude oil futures rise amid reports of missile attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening market tensions.

Brent and U.S. crude futures rose after a report of an Iranian attack on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

July 7 : Oil prices rose on Tuesday as reports of attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz revived fears of disruptions to shipping through the critical energy transit…

July 7 : Oil prices rose on Tuesday after reports of attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz revived fears of disruptions to shipping through the critical energy transit…

Shipping attacks in key energy corridor reignite geopolitical risk for oil markets