Energy Crisis Escalate brent : crude surged to $109.77/barrel, up 50% since conflict began, as Iran's near-closure of Hormuz Strait restricts energy transport. Saudi Arabia raised Asian crude prices by record $17/barrel premium. Geopolitical Tensions : trump set Tuesday 8PM ET deadline for Iran to reopen strait or face infrastructure strikes. Reports suggest potential 45-day ceasefire agreement being discussed, though Iran rejected initial 15-point US framework as unacceptable. $BULLA
