Pakistan, April 24 -- Global oil prices have risen sharply as tensions between United States and Iran continue to escalate, raising concerns over potential disruptions in international energy supply chains. Market analysts say the situation has created uncertainty among traders, pushing crude benchmarks upward across global exchanges.

Furthermore, reports indicate that the recent seizure of commercial vessels in sensitive maritime routes has intensified fears of supply chain disruptions. Investors reacted quickly to the heightened risk environment, driving oil futures higher as shipping security and regional stability came under increased scrutiny.

In international trading, crude oil prices recorded a noticeable increase, with Brent cru...