International oil prices continue to rise, with WTI and Brent crude both up 5% on the day

Odaily News, according to Gate data, WTI crude oil is up 5.00% on the day, currently trading at $80.17 per barrel. Brent crude is up 5.00% on the day, currently trading at $85.58 per barrel. On the news front, Iran's Foreign Ministry reiterated that the U.S. maritime blockade against Iran is an act of aggression.