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Oil prices surge past $110

Oil prices surge past $110

Crude oil prices have surged past $110 per barrel as investors digest the implications of a prolonged war in the Middle East.

President Trump's recent address, which emphasized further strikes rather than a diplomatic resolution, has heightened fears of a permanent disruption to global energy supplies.

The ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to force tankers onto more expensive, longer routes, driving up logistics costs worldwide.

Economists warn that these sustained high prices could act as a significant drag on global GDP growth throughout 2026.