Economic reports on Friday (May 15, 2026) indicated a significant increase in crude oil prices in global markets. According to the reports, markets witnessed an increase of more than $3 per barrel, driven by changes in demand and trading in
the international market, in addition to the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude benchmark futures jumped to surpass the $108 per barrel mark. In a related context, US West Texas Intermediate crude contracts recorded a similar rise,
reaching trading prices of $104 per barrel. This new surge is attributed to growing concerns about global energy supplies and market volatility, which have directly impacted energy price indices.
