Oil prices rise amid US-Iran tensions in Hormuz Strait
Oil prices increased nearly 3% to around $100 per barrel after the US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route. The situation remains tense but US President Trump affirmed the ceasefire is still in place.
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- prices surged
- 3%
- per barrel following
- $100
- of global oil
- 20%
Oil prices surged nearly 3% to around $100 per barrel following an exchange of fire between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic waterway sees over 20% of global oil and gas traffic. Despite the tensions, US President Trump stated the ceasefire remains intact, indicating potential stabilization ahead.
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