More than 60 commercial ships have been attacked in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman since 1 March 2026, according to reporting by CNBC. Fighting has escalated across multiple maritime chokepoints simultaneously, including the Red Sea and Black Sea, directly threatening oil shipment routes and creating supply chain disruption across the global energy system. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz and warned commercial vessels of
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Brent crude hits $100.30, WTI $91.70 amid Persian Gulf shipping attacks
Brent crude rose to $100.30 per barrel and WTI climbed to $91.70 per barrel, each gaining over $10 per barrel since Monday, following more than 60 commercial ship attacks across Persian Gulf chokepoints; European natural gas prices rose to four-month highs and U.S. equity markets declined as crude crossed $100.
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