Brent crude oil prices surged past $90 per barrel as escalating tensions between the U.S.and Iran disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

The conflict, which intensified over the weekend with continuous airstrikes by both sides, has led to significant reductions in maritime traffic through the critical waterway.Analysts warn that sustained hostilities could destabilize global energy markets, with fears of prolonged blockades impacting oil exports.U.S.and Iranian forces have targeted shipping lanes, leading to incidents like the explosion of two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.While the U.S.claims it enforces a naval blockade on Iranian ports, Iran asserts it only targets vessels violating its navigation rules.

Market experts caution that current inventory levels are at their tightest in five years, making the situation more volatile than earlier stages of the conflict.The reduced transit numbers through Hormuz—down from eight to four vessels in recent days—signal growing concerns about supply chain disruptions.Analysts suggest that the coming weeks will determine whether oil markets can sustain current prices amid ongoing geopolitical strife.