Oil prices rose in Monday’s trading on 19 Mordad 1405, amid continued uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Reuters reported that Brent crude oil futures rose by 84 cents, or 1%, to $84.39 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil was also traded up by 60 cents, or 0.75%, at $78.77 per barrel.