Oil prices surged on Monday, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and fears of a Strait of Hormuz shutdown. Brent crude futures rose by $2.32, or 2.9%, to $81.88, while WTI increased by $2.44, or 3.2%, to $78.56. The surge was fueled by Israeli strikes in Gaza, Irans seizure of a tanker, and Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea. A weaker dollar also contributed to the rise. Investors are now awaiting U.S. inflation data and the Federal Reserves interest rate decision for further market movements.
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