Oil prices rise as Iran war threatens shipping through strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Callum Jones in Sydney and agenciesMarch 2, 2026 at 03:23 AM

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Oil prices surged and stock markets declined on Monday following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, raising fears of global economic disruption. Brent crude oil jumped as much as 13%, reaching a 14-month high, due to concerns about the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil and gas shipments. Stock markets in Asia and pre-market trading in the US reacted negatively, while gold prices rose as investors sought safe-haven assets. Reports indicate Iran warned tankers against passing through the Strait of Hormuz after the strikes, and maritime agencies urged ships to avoid the area following attacks on vessels. Several shipping companies, including Maersk, have halted passage through the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez Canal due to safety concerns.

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OPEC+ 40% Oman 40% United Arab Emirates 40% Arsenio Dominguez ×240% United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations 50% International Maritime Organization 50% Maersk 50% Donald Trump 60% Israel ×270% United States ×380% Iran ×490% Strait of Hormuz ×8100%

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oil prices 100% strait of hormuz 100% global trade 80% us-israeli strikes 70% economic disruption 60% shipping 60% oil supplies 50% safe-haven asset 50% maritime security 40%

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Very Negative

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Strait of Hormuz

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