Iran strikes send oil spiking — load up on Exxon and Chevron before the pump really starts
The U.S. just carried out fresh military strikes on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. Oil prices are jumping as traders worry shipments could be disrupted.
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Fresh U.S. military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz have reignited fears that oil shipments through the world's most important shipping lane could be disrupted. When the strait is threatened, oil prices tend to spike — and the companies that pump and sell oil see their shares follow. This isn't a one-day story: peace talks are stalled, the Fed is warning about inflation, and bond markets are already pricing in higher costs. Major oil producers like Exxon and Chevron tend to rally hard during these geopolitical flare-ups, especially when the 10-day average volume surges as it is now.