Marex Group plc said oil prices surged after a major US-Israel operation against Iran heightened Middle East supply risks, with Brent briefly rising above $82 a barrel as front-month spreads widened. The firm highlighted the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20% of global oil flows, as the key chokepoint amid reports of tanker attacks and slower shipping, while warning that strikes on regional energy infrastructure would pose the most serious threat to global balances. Marex noted limited pipeline bypass capacity, potential increases in freight and insurance costs, and said the market’s near-term buffer depends on whether the conflict remains contained and physical supply stays uninterrupted.
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