Oil prices climbed as the White House reportedly considered new strike options against Iran, just weeks before the November elections. Brent crude rose to $104.60 per barrel, up 4.4 percent in the morning. The U.S. benchmark, West Texas Intermediate, increased 3.91 percent and closed at a higher level. The move reflects heightened geopolitical tension and market sensitivity to U.S. policy shifts.
Oil prices rose amid reports Thursday that the White House is weighing new strike options on Iran, less than a month before the November elections. Brent crude, the global benchmark, increased to $104.60 per barrel with a 4.4 percent jump Thursday morning. The U.S. benchmark, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), jumped 3.91 percent and settled at...
