Oil Surges 5% as Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal

Oil prices jumped 5% after President Trump rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal on Monday.

Brent crude exceeded $105 as the diplomatic deadlock heightened global energy supply fears

Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to drive significant market price volatility

Analysts warn that the stalled peace talks could sustain high fuel prices through summer

Oil Surges 5% as Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal

Oil prices jumped 5% after President Trump rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal on Monday.

Brent crude exceeded $105 as the diplomatic deadlock heightened global energy supply fears

Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to drive significant market price volatility

Analysts warn that the stalled peace talks could sustain high fuel prices through summer

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