The global energy landscape is facing a seismic shift as the Strait of Hormuz remains a volatile flashpoint. With a full-scale geopolitical conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifying, oil prices are climbing steadily. Following reports of the US Navy sinking an Iranian warship, maritime traffic through this vital artery has been paralysed for five days under direct threats from Tehran. In recent trading, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) moved toward $76.56, while Brent settled near $83.19. These figures represent significant momentum, with generic crude up 20.70% and Brent up 22.57% over the last month. On an annual basis, benchmarks have surged by 15.59% and 20.08%, respectively, underscoring a dominant bullish trend. Diversified Energy Performance While crude dominates the headlines, other sectors show a stark contrast in fundamentals: The Risk Premium Factor The military escalation marked by allied strikes on Iranian infrastructure and subsequent retaliatory threats has choked a corridor responsible for nearly 30% of seaborne oil. This has baked a massive geopolitical risk premium into every barrel. With insurance costs soaring and major producers like Iraq facing export hurdles, some analysts warn that a prolonged blockade could catapult prices toward the $100–$150 range. While the market remains on […]