BATL stock steadies in premarket after doubling as Hormuz fears lift oil — what’s next for Battalion Oil
Battalion Oil shares were steady at $11.80 in premarket trading Tuesday after surging 113.8% Monday, tracking a sharp rise in crude prices. Brent crude climbed 4.1% to $80.89 a barrel as conflict near the Strait of Hormuz raised supply fears and pushed up shipping costs. Marine insurers have begun canceling war-risk coverage for vessels in the region, with new rates taking effect March 5.