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Oil prices jump on US-Iran tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Apr 19, 202614 sources

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Summary

Oil prices rose sharply after a standoff between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz stranded tankers, raising fears of a ceasefire collapse. The escalation pushed crude up by 5% and weighed on stock markets.

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