Oil prices surge past $100 a barrel amid escalating war in Iran and global uncertainty

Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Sunday, driven by concerns over the escalating war in Iran, which has raised fears of a prolonged disruption to global oil supplies, marking the first time the benchmark price crossed the $100 threshold since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The price surge is seen as a result of investors' anxiety about potential supply chain disruptions and impact on crude production. Oil markets are closely monitoring the situation in Iran for any signs that the war could last longer than expected, leading to higher prices.