What reported event caused West Texas Intermediate (WTI) to surge by more than two percent?

A reported attack on Iran's Kharg Island was the cause of the surge in West Texas Intermediate.

By how much did the crude oil prices for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) with May delivery rise?

The prices for West Texas Intermediate with May delivery rose by 2.1% to reach $114.71 per barrel.

According to the article, Agence France-Presse reported the information about crude oil prices.

The price for North Sea Brent crude for June delivery increased by 0.4% to $110.22 per barrel.

The compilation of the report about the crude oil price changes was done by He Hongru.

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Following reports of an attack on Iran's Kharg Island, crude oil prices surged, with WTI rising over 2% and Brent crude also seeing an increase.

Q: What reported event caused West Texas Intermediate (WTI) to surge by more than two percent?: A: A reported attack on Iran's Kharg Island was the cause of the surge in West Texas Intermediate.
Q: By how much did the crude oil prices for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) with May delivery rise?: A: The prices for West Texas Intermediate with May delivery rose by 2.1% to reach $114.71 per barrel.
Q: According to the article, what organization reported the information regarding crude oil prices?: A: According to the article, Agence France-Presse reported the information about crude oil prices.
Q: What was the increase and final price for the international benchmark North Sea Brent crude?: A: The price for North Sea Brent crude for June delivery increased by 0.4% to $110.22 per barrel.
Q: Who was credited with compiling the report about the crude oil price increases in the text?: A: The compilation of the report about the crude oil price changes was done by He Hongru.