Iran fighting flares, oil keeps climbing — ride the energy rally on Exxon and Chevron
Fresh fighting between the US and Iran is pushing oil prices higher. The Strait of Hormuz — a critical shipping route for global oil — has been effectively blocked for over three months, and energy experts warn a prolonged war could squeeze supply even further.
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Rising US-Iran tensions are driving oil prices up because the Strait of Hormuz — where roughly a fifth of the world's oil passes — has been blocked for months. Energy experts expect a prolonged war to keep supplies tight. When oil jumps on geopolitical fear, big integrated producers like Exxon and Chevron tend to rally hard and sustain those gains as long as the conflict drags on. The 10-day oil breakout filter ensures we only enter when momentum is confirming the supply-scare story, while the short max hold keeps exposure limited if diplomacy suddenly improves.