US strikes on Iran send oil prices surging — ride the energy rally with Exxon and Chevron
The U.S. just launched new military strikes on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. Oil prices are jumping as traders worry the conflict could disrupt supply.
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Fresh U.S. strikes on Iran are reigniting fears that oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz — which carries roughly 20% of the world's oil — could be disrupted. Oil prices jumped immediately on the news, and energy stocks like ExxonMobil and Chevron tend to move in the same direction as crude, often with even bigger percentage gains. The conflict had been calming before this escalation, so the sudden shift catches many traders under-positioned. If tensions continue to climb, energy stocks could rally further as investors scramble to catch up.