International crude oil benchmark Brent surged toward $108.70 per barrel due to escalating military friction between the US and Iran and supply bottleneck anxieties near the Strait of Hormuz. The persistent spike in energy prices reinforced inflation concerns, placing heavy input-cost pressure on domestic manufacturing, paints, and transport sectors.
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