Oil prices continue to surge, climbing past $100 a barrel as the conflict in Iran disrupts global supply routes and stirs concerns about the safety of exports from the Strait of Hormuz. With the waterway closed and tensions escalating, U.S. oil prices are reported to be at record highs, fueled by threats from Trump regarding potential strikes on Iranian facilities. As Asia braces for the economic impact and calls for belt-tightening arise, consumers face skyrocketing gas prices amidst what experts describe as the largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets. The situation remains volatile, with predictions of further increases in oil prices, potentially reaching as much as $150 a barrel if the conflict persists.