Oil prices are climbing again on Wednesday following reports of renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and decreased prospects of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed 1.31% and clocked in at $97.82 at 8:17 a.m. ET, while West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark, gained 1.53% and stood at $90.75 at the same time.