US-Iran war: Crude oil price jumps on Strait of Hormuz blockade as ceasefire talks fail in Islamabad
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Crude oil prices have surged after the US-Iran peace talks failed to reach a deal, leading to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The global benchmark Brent crude oil price jumped 8.36% to $103.16 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rallied 8.22% to $104.57 per barrel.
The US has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit point, after peace talks with Iran failed. The blockade applies to vessels entering or departing Iranian ports. Crude oil prices have jumped, with Brent crude up 8.36% and US West Texas Intermediate crude futures up 8.22%. The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf to global markets. The US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement. Iran's Revolutionary Guard says the strait is under its control and open to non-military vessels.
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