On Tuesday, crude oil costs reached $99 per barrel following strikes on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure, which sparked concerns about a potential intensification of the US-Iran conflict. Brent crude saw a 2.23% increase, reaching $99.18 per barrel, while WTI crude climbed 3.26% to settle at $94.49 per barrel. The Saudi Ministry of Energy confirmed that some facility operations were suspended in the wake of the attacks.