
Oil prices higher as Trump announces "Project Freedom" to free ships trapped in Hormuz Strait closure
Oil prices rose Monday as Trump announced "Project Freedom," a U.S. military operation to free cargo ships trapped by the Strait of Hormuz closure. Brent crude futures jumped 2.27% to $110.63/barrel while WTI added 1.98% to $103.96. The operation involves destroyers, over 100 aircraft, and 15,000 service members. Meanwhile, a tanker was hit by projectiles north of Fujairah, UAE, highlighting shipping dangers. OPEC+ also agreed to increase output by 188,000 bpd. Analysts warn $125 Brent could trigger global recession.