The run-up in crude oil futures paused on Monday even after Israel struck two natural gas facilities in Iran over the weekend, raising fears that the war will expand to energy infrastructure and disrupt supplies in the region.

US and Brent crude prices jumped on fears of supply disruption from the Middle East as Iran has repeatedly threatened to close a key shipping route.

Oil prices fell $1 per barrel on Monday in volatile trading after reports that Iran is seeking an end to hostilities with Israel, raising the possibility of a truce and easing fears of a disruption to crude supplies from the region.