Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (PBR) shares soared 5.62% in pre-market trading on Monday, significantly outperforming the broader market which was under pressure.

The sharp rise in the Brazilian state-controlled oil company's stock is directly linked to a surge in global oil prices. Brent crude surged 12% to $104 per barrel, surpassing the $100 mark for the first time since 2022, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East and discussions of potential output cuts by Gulf oil producers. This geopolitical uncertainty, including the appointment of a new supreme leader in Iran, has heightened concerns about prolonged supply disruptions and inflationary impacts, benefiting major energy producers like Petrobras.

The rally in oil triggered a broad advance for energy stocks in the pre-market session, while weighing heavily on other sectors such as airlines and technology. Analysts noted that markets are pricing in a worst-case scenario where higher energy prices could lead to persistent inflation, altering expectations for central bank policies and supporting the shares of net oil exporters.