Oil prices rise as US, Iranian strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz reopening

Oil prices have risen as renewed hostilities between the US and Iran threaten shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. The market is reacting to the collapse of ceasefire optimism following recent tit-for-tat strikes.
Why it matters
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz can significantly impact global energy supplies and fuel inflation, affecting international markets.
Brent crude edges up as tit-for-tat strikes hinder return to normality in key waterway.
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