Oil prices hit $126: Highest levels since 2022 as US-Iran tensions escalate
Oil prices increased in Asia following reports that the US military is set to brief President Donald Trump on new plans for proposed measures in the conflict with Iran. Prices jumped nearly 7% to over $126 a barrel, reaching their highest levels since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
US-traded oil rose by 2.3% to approximately $109 a barrel. This follows a 6% surge on Wednesday, driven by fears of a........
