Brent crude surges 4% to over $95 a barrel, nears 6-week high as conflict threatens key oil transit routes

Oil prices hit a six-week high on Wednesday, with Brent crude racing past ninety-five dollars a barrel. The growing tensions between the U.S. and Iran have sparked fears of supply disruptions affecting critical shipping lanes. Moreover, threats from the Houthi militia are hindering oil tanker operations in the Red Sea, compelling traders to closely observe global shipping trends.