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Oil Surges Past $83 on Iran Shipping Ban Threat at Hormuz Strait
Crude prices jumped over 1%, with Brent rising above $83 per barrel, as Iran considers restricting U.S. and Israeli-linked vessels from the Strait of Hormuz despite recent reopening agreements. Both U.S. and Brent futures extended gains amid doubts about a lasting solution to the critical shipping route. Separately, Houthi forces attacked Saudi positions in Yemen, adding to regional tensions.
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- WsjOil Rises Amid Supply-Disruption Concerns
- wsj.comOil Rises Amid Supply-Disruption Concerns
- WSJmarketsOil Rises Amid Supply-Disruption Concerns
- Seeking AlphaOil prices jump as Iran weighs ban of U.S. ships from Hormuz; Houthis attack Saudi forces in Yemen
- ReutersOil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans
- FirstSquawkU.S. CRUDE FUTURES AND BRENT CRUDE FUTURES BOTH RISE OVER 1% AS QUESTIONS LOOM OVER AN IRANIAN SOLUTION TO REOPENING THE STRAIT
- InvestingOil extends sharp gains as Iran seeks to ban U.S., Israeli ships from Hormuz
- CnbcOil rises amid supply disruption fears following Iran's restrictive draft plan for the Strait of Hormuz