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Why does oil cost more?
Increased global demand, coupled with supply disruptions or geopolitical tensions in major oil-producing regions, can drive up crude oil prices. When the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane, faces threats, the market reacts by pushing prices higher.
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