Markets Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply March 2, 2026 gopalkumarthakur@gmail.com Attacks throughout the region, including on two vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, have restricted countries’ ability to export oil to the rest of the world Related posts: Stock markets decline in early trade Rupee gains 5 paise to 88.63 against U.S. dollar in early trade Stock markets decline in early trade on foreign fund outflows Nifty hits record intraday high; Sensex jumps 573 points on gains in power, banking stocks