Oil surges as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate after UAE drone strike
🔴 Tension RisingMiddle East Eye2026-05-04
Oil prices surged sharply following escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, triggered by a reported drone strike on an energy facility in the United Arab Emirates. Iranian missile attacks were reported in response, further destabilizing the region. This situation is creating uncertainty and risk in global energy markets.