Oil prices rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent crude climbed above $78 and WTI gained over 3% as escalating Iran-US tensions and threats to Strait of Hormuz shipping raised global supply concerns.

Trump says the U.S. “will be reimbursed” for helping ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The international oil benchmark, Brent, surpassed $80 per barrel.

Iran says it will not allow Washington to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climbed over 2% after U.S

US President Donald Trump says he wants to charge vessels 20% tax to cross strait