Oil prices surged to a multi-month high after the U.S. joined Israel in strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities, escalating Middle East tensions. Concerns are mounting over potential supply disruptions, particularly the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global crude shipments. Analysts caution that the geopolitical risk premium may be short-lived without actual supply losses.
Oil Price Today (July 3): Crude oil heads for 4th weekly loss on Hormuz traffic, US-Iran talks. Where is liquid gold headed?
Brent crude hovered near the $71-a-barrel mark after briefly dipping below that level in the previous session, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded
July 3, 2026