Brent crude surges past $105 after Trump speech, WTI tops $100

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International energy markets experienced a sharp escalation on Thursday as Brent crude surged past $105 per barrel following a high-stakes address by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

The rally, which also saw West Texas Intermediate (WTI) top $100, comes as the Middle East faces its most significant supply disruption in decades.

The price movement followed the President's remarks concerning the protection of shipping lanes in the Gulf, a primary artery for global energy exports. This shift in crude pricing is already beginning to influence broader economic sectors, prompting adjustments in airline fuel surcharges and domestic energy costs as the industry recalibrates to the current supply outlook.