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Oil prices rose in Monday morning trade in Asia after President Donald Trump said Iran's response to US proposals to end the war was "totally unacceptable".
Tehran sent its response via Pakistan, which has served as a mediator between the two sides, calling for an immediate end to the conflict and guarantees of no further US-Israeli attacks on Iran, according to Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency.
International oil benchmark Brent rose by 3.8% to $105.20 (ÂŁ77.36) a barrel, while US-traded crude increased by 4% to $99.30.
The key Strait of Hormuz waterway has been effectively shut since shortly after the war began on 28 February, severely disrupting global oil and gas supplies.
Responding to Tehran's terms, Trump posted on social media: "I have just read the response from Iran's so-called 'Representatives.' I don't like it - TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE."
Washington's terms had included restoration of free transit through the Strait of Hormuz and the suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, according to US news outlet Axios.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also said the war with Iran will not be over until its enriched uranium stockpiles are "taken out".
A ceasefire announced in early April to allow time for peace talks has been mostly observed, despite occasional exchanges of fire.
On 21 April, Trump extended the truce indefinitely to give Iran time to present a "unified proposal".
Energy prices have swung wildly since the start of the conflict, while Brent crude has risen back above $100 a barrel since the ceasefire came into effect on 8 April.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of global oil and gas shipments usually pass, has been effectively shut after Tehran threatened to attack vessels that try to cross it in retaliation against US-Israeli strikes.
Major energy companies have seen their profits jump as oil and gas prices have soared on global markets.
On Sunday, Aramco said its earnings had jumped by more than 25% in the first three months of the year compared to the same period in 2025.
The Saudi Arabian energy giant's cross-country pipeline has "proven itself to be a critical supply artery" and helped it avoid shipping disruptions caused by the Iran war, said Aramco boss Amin Nasser.
Last month, BP reported that its profits for the first three months of the year had more than doubled, while Shell announced last week that its earnings had jumped.
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