Oil prices experienced a significant spike on Monday, approaching $108 per barrel, amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Recent attacks on vessels in the Gulf have left global energy markets uneasy, compounded by the closure of a vital Saudi oil pipeline. Experts foresee oil prices potentially climbing to $120 if threats persist, yet a return to $80 is plausible should exports stabilize.

Oil prices have surged to their highest levels since May as widening Middle East hostilities intensify fears of prolonged supply disruptions.

Oil prices rose further above $100 a barrel on Sept. 11 as attacks on shipping in the Middle East raised concerns about prolonged supply disruptions.