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Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Strait Tensions | Annapolis News
Oil prices are surging again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare over control of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global supply chains and inflation. Brent crude hits $80, WTI over $74, with diesel and jet fuel also climbing — impacting shipping, airlines, and everything that moves. Iran’s attacks on tankers and container ships have triggered U.S. retaliatory strikes, stalling diplomatic progress. Experts warn it could take months to restore normal shipping, and the IEA says lasting peace is vital to stabilize markets. Iran’s push to charge tolls for passage clashes with international law, while…
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