Escalating military conflict in the Strait of Hormuz sent Wall Street tumbling from its record highs on May 4, with crude oil prices surging and global shippers continuing to avoid the strait, raising fears of a broader economic crisis.
Iran launched its first attack on UAE targets since the early April ceasefire, firing four cruise missiles at Fujairah and hitting an oil facility with a drone, as the U.S. initiated Project Freedom to escort ships through the strait.
Reuters reports that major Asian stock markets rose broadly on May 4, with investors optimistic about new diplomatic proposals for the Gulf region. International oil prices remained steady as markets assess the impact of the Strait of Hormuz escort plan.
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US gasoline prices have jumped nearly 30 cents in one week to $4.30 per gallon, driven by the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Oil prices surged to their highest level since 2022 after Axios reported US Central Command prepared strike plans against Iran; the Bank of England held rates but warned Middle East conflict could fuel inflation.
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel — the highest since 2022 — after reports the US military is preparing new strike options against Iran. The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global energy supplies.
U.S. officials reveal the Iran war’s true cost is closer to $50 billion, roughly double the Pentagon’s public estimate of $25 billion, as oil prices surge to a four-year high.