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Crude oil spiked more than 4% amid fears Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz during renewed fighting with Israel. The threat to global oil supplies rippled through energy and financial markets.
Crude oil spiked more than 4% as fears grew that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz during renewed conflict with Israel. The Strait is one of the world's most critical shipping chokepoints for energy supplies. Even threatened closure creates volatility in global energy markets and ripples through transportation and production costs.
The 4% jump is significant but not extreme, suggesting markets believe the escalation will remain contained. But if direct military action resumes or if either side makes good on threats to disrupt shipping, the increase could accelerate. Energy traders are pricing in real risk now, which will feed into inflation if the conflict deepens.
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