Brent crude rose 3% to $104.99 per barrel and WTI to $95.81 amid heightened Strait of Hormuz tensions.
President Donald Trump ordered the navy to “shoot and kill” any boat laying mines and escalated mine‑sweeping operations.
Iran seized two of three attacked ships; U.S. Central Command redirected 33 vessels since the blockade began.
U.S. oil exports hit a record 12.88 million barrels per day; gasoline inventories fell 4.6 million barrels, distillate stocks down 3.4 million.