Crude oil prices have surged to near one-year highs as escalating conflict in West Asia threatens key supply routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz. Rising geopolitical risks, refinery disruptions and tanker delays are pushing prices higher, raising inflation concerns and creating economic vulnerabilities for major Asian importers, including India, China, Japan and South Korea.
Dollar surges as US-Iran war pushes oil past $100 a barrel
The dollar surged to a three-month high against the euro as oil prices surpassed $100 a barrel, prompting investors to seek safety amid fears of
March 9, 2026