The oil market is worried that Gulf countries will have to shut production if tankers are unable to pass through the Strait ...

Shortly after the surge, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that "short term oil prices" are "a very small price to pay".

CNBC’s Morgan Brennan reports on the news affecting markets.

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CNBC’s Morgan Brennan reports on the news affecting markets.

CNBC’s Dominic Chu reports on the news affecting markets.

CNBC’s Morgan Brennan reports on the news affecting markets.

Oil futures on Monday jumped by over 8%, with West Texas Intermediate futures and Brent trading at $72.52 and $79.04 per barrel respectively.

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Traders watched rising geopolitical tensions and worried the U.S.-Iran conflict could go on longer than anticipated.