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Oil surged 4% after Trump rejected Iran's plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

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Brent crude oil prices rose by 4% following Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The market reacted sharply to the continued geopolitical tension surrounding this critical maritime chokepoint.

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The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for global oil supply, and instability there has immediate consequences for global energy prices.

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