Brent crude oil closed at $100.46 per barrel, up 9.22%, after Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared the Strait of Hormuz must stay closed, sparking concerns over prolonged supply disruptions.
This marked the first time Brent crude settled above $100 since August 2022; U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures also jumped nearly 10% to $95.73.