Due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices surged to $119 per barrel, and Brent crude oil prices soared to $104.76 per barrel. This is the first time since 2022 that oil prices have broken through $100 per barrel. The surge in oil prices is caused by production cuts and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a significant decline in global stock markets and prompting G7 finance ministers to discuss the use of strategic reserves.

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