US CRUDE FUTURES RISE OVER $5 A BARREL AFTER REPORTS IRAN AIR DEFENSES ENGAGING TARGETS OVER TEHRAN

U.S. crude futures surged more than $5 per barrel following reports of Iranian air defenses activating over Tehran, escalating concerns about regional instability. The price spike reflects heightened risk premiums in oil markets due to potential supply disruptions in a key global oil-producing region, with traders repricing crude contracts on fears of broader conflict affecting Strait of Hormuz traffic. Energy markets, particularly Brent and WTI futures, are most exposed given their sensitivity to geopolitical shocks and reliance on uninterrupted Middle Eastern supply flows. Investors are now focused on the next U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) weekly inventory report, which could amplify price volatility depending on whether stock levels signal tightening or easing market conditions.

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