U.S. crude oil futures have climbed to $85 per barrel, marking the first time in nearly two years, as ongoing Middle East conflicts disrupt energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route, is nearly at a standstill, exacerbating supply concerns. Goldman Sachs has cautioned that oil prices could exceed $100 if these disruptions continue. In response to the supply challenges, the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has granted India a temporary exemption to purchase Russian crude. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has increased the price of its key crude oil grade for Asia by the largest margin since August 2022 and is redirecting millions of barrels to its Red Sea ports to avoid the Strait of Hormuz.