New U.S. strikes in Iran spark Strait of Hormuz panic — grab energy stocks before oil squeezes higher
Fresh U.S. military strikes in Iran have reignited fears that oil tankers won't be able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supply. An analyst warns gas could hit $5 per gallon this summer if the disruption continues.
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The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly a fifth of the world's oil, so any military escalation near it instantly pushes crude prices higher. Fresh U.S. strikes have now reignited those fears after a brief lull where traders were pricing in a peace deal. With an analyst warning gas could reach $5 a gallon this summer if shipments stay disrupted, energy stocks and oil itself have a clear catalyst to keep climbing. The whipsaw in oil — down 5% one day on peace hopes, then spiking on new strikes — means volatility is expanding, which is exactly the environment where breakout trades on energy tend to work.