BP plc $BP shares rose 3% today, closely tracking the rally in Brent crude, which climbed above $74 USD per barrel after Israeli strikes on Iranian military infrastructure. This marks a 20% increase in Brent from early-month levels near $60, driven by renewed supply fears. BP’s intraday gain positions it among the strongest FTSE 100 $^FTSE performers, second only to BAE Systems $BAESY. The movement reflects the stock’s historical correlation with oil prices and renewed risk appetite for commodity-linked equities.