The energy sector surged as crude oil prices climbed significantly on renewed geopolitical concerns. Brent crude surpassed $114 a barrel and WTI topped $100, driven by escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran and recent attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure. [5, 10, 15, 17] These events have heightened market fears of potential disruptions to global oil supplies, directly boosting the profitability outlook for oil and gas companies.