Oil Surpasses $100 a Barrel— Iran Conflict Becomes the Most Significant Energy Crisis Since Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

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On Tuesday, WTI crude oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel, marking a seven-day increase. This spike follows the Trump administration's rejection of Iran's recent ceasefire initiative and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has seen oil flows plummet from 20 million barrels daily to merely 3.8 million. The World Bank cautioned on April 28 that a 24 percent rise in global energy costs is anticipated by 2026, representing the most severe disruption since Russia's invasion in 2022, with Brent crude potentially averaging $115 per barrel in a scenario of extended conflict. American households may encounter gasoline prices nearing $4.30 per gallon and diesel exceeding $5.80 per gallon, while the UAE's exit from OPEC indicates a lasting structural upheaval in global energy markets.

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00:00Oil has broken $100 a barrel.

00:02UTI crude rose for seven consecutive sessions,

00:05the highest level since early April.

00:07The Iran deadlock is driving every cent.

00:10Normal Strait of Hormuz flows, 20 million barrels per day.

00:15Today, 3.8 million.

00:17The difference is a global energy crisis that everyone is paying for.

00:21The World Bank warned yesterday,

00:23energy prices will surge 24% in 2026,

00:27the biggest price shock since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.

00:31American families face gasoline peaking at $4.30 per gallon this April.

00:36Diesel above $5.80.

00:38If Hormuz stays closed longer,

00:41Brent could average $115 a barrel for the year.

00:44The UAE announced this week it is withdrawing from OPEC next month,

00:49a sign of how permanently the conflict has fractured the global energy framework.

00:53The global economy is in an energy emergency.

00:55The deal that fixes it has not been found.

00:59And the price of inaction is measured in dollars per gallon.

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