Brent crude futures advanced in Sunday trading as renewed attacks in the Persian Gulf kept shipping routes exposed and supply concerns elevated.
The price move reflects persistent market anxiety over the security of energy transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil flows.
Previous reports noted that oil prices climbed on Wednesday as fresh strikes heightened concerns over regional stability, even as diplomatic channels remained nominally open.
The latest uptick follows a volatile week for energy markets, which have been repricing the risk of broader conflict in the Middle East.
Traders are closely monitoring the situation as the threat of physical disruption to tanker traffic remains a tangible risk premium driver.
This development continues a pattern of volatility triggered by the intensification of US military strikes on targets in Iran earlier in the week.
Previous reports noted that oil prices climbed on Wednesday as fresh strikes heightened concerns over regional stability, even as diplomatic channels remained nominally open.