Oil Prices Surge After US-Iran Clash in Strait of Hormuz

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Oil prices surged in Asia following US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route. The US military intercepted and retaliated against Iranian missiles, drones, and boats, while Iran claimed the US violated the ceasefire. Brent crude rose 1.5% to $111.60, and US oil climbed 1.1% to $95.87. Despite a truce extension, traders remain j…

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Oil prices surged in Asia following US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route. The US military intercepted and retaliated against Iranian missiles, drones, and boats, while Iran claimed the US violated the ceasefire. Brent crude rose 1.5% to $111.60, and US oil climbed 1.1% to $95.87. Despite a truce extension, traders remain jittery due to ongoing negotiations and the straits significance in global energy trade. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.c

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