Global Oil Prices Jump Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
16:25, 30 Mar 2026
Global crude oil prices surged during trading on Monday (March 30, 2026), driven by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
According to Reuters, Brent crude rose by US$3.09, or 2.74%, reaching US$115.66 per barrel. This increase extended the upward trend from the previous Friday, w