0743 GMT - European energy stocks post slight gains in early morning trade as oil prices halt their decline. Risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remain elevated. A tanker entering the strait was struck by a projectile on Monday, according to U.K. Maritime Trade Operations. However, there remains some optimism that diplomatic efforts at the United Nations this week will help end the U.S. conflict with Iran. Brent crude futures are 1.3% higher at $101.64 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate gains 1.3% to $97.00 a barrel. In London, Shell rises 0.8% while BP gains 0.5%. France's TotalEnergies and Norway's Equinor are around 1% higher, and Italy's Eni is up 0.8%. Spain's Repsol rises 0.6%.