2026-03-23 06:12:39
Trump's 48-Hour Ultimatum Triggers Oil Market Explosion: Brent Crude Surges to $112, Hormuz Crisis Pushes Up Inflation Risk
US President Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran, demanding the restoration of Strait of Hormuz passage, threatening to strike its energy infrastructure otherwise, causing significant global oil price volatility. Iran responded by stating it would counterattack facilities in the Gulf region. Analysis institutions predict oil prices could approach historical highs, with market concerns about Middle East supply disruptions intensifying. Meanwhile, the US released strategic reserves to stabilize the market, but inflationary pressures remain, and the global economy faces uncertainty.