Global oil prices have climbed for the third consecutive day, driven by sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and the United Kingdom. According to a Reuters report on Monday (January 13), these sanctions are expected to disrupt Russia's crude oil exports to China and India, fueling the recent price surge. As a result, Brent crude oil prices rose by $1.48 per barrel, reaching $81.24—the highest level since August 27. Previously, Brent had peaked at $81.4