Oil prices rise after Trump issues ultimatum and Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely
By Auzinea Bacon, CNN
(CNN) — Oil prices rose Sunday after Iran threatened to shut down the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely in response to President Donald Trump’s ultimatum on the restoration of oil traffic through the critical waterway.
Brent crude, the global benchmark, climbed 1.69% to about $114.09 a barrel. US crude rose 2% to $100.29. Goldman Sachs on Friday suggested that those high prices could last through 2027.
Trump this weekend said the United States would “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Monday evening. Iran, in response, said if Trump makes good on his threats, it would completely close the Strait of Hormuz and will not reopen it until any destroyed power plants are rebuilt.
Iran also said it would target US and Israeli energy and communications infrastructure in the region.
The war in Iran, which has entered its fourth week, has caused a major oil disruption, due mostly to the effective closure of the strait, which is one of the world’s busiest oil-shipping channels.
Stock futures also declined. Dow futures dropped 0.6%, or 237 points. S&P 500 futures fell 0.6%, while Nasdaq futures dropped 0.8%.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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