Bangladesh, May 2 -- Global crude oil markets have become unusually sensitive to political developments in the United States, with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico sharply criticizing what he described as unpredictable price swings tied to President Donald Trumps statements and perceived moods. In a sarcastic remark delivered to journalists in Bratislava, Fico suggested that global oil pricing now appears to fluctuate based on whether the US president “wakes up in a good or bad mood,” highlighting growing concerns over geopolitical volatility shaping energy markets.

His comments came after Brent crude oil surged to its highest level in years amid escalating tensions involving the United States and Iran, reinforcing fears tha...