Urgent: Oil prices surge as U.S. reportedly prepares to extend naval blockade of Iran-Xinhua

Urgent: Oil prices surge as U.S. reportedly prepares to extend naval blockade of Iran

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2026-04-29 21:52:46

NEW YORK, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Crude oil futures surged 5 percent on Wednesday amid reports that U.S. President Donald Trump told aides and energy companies to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran's ports. ■