Oil prices rose on Friday and were set for weekly gains as the U.S. threatened an indefinite naval blockade of Iran, increasing risk of Middle East crude supply disruptions. The geopolitical escalation adds downside supply risk and supports the near-term price premium, making the news likely to move oil-related equities and futures.
Oil prices rose on Friday and were set for weekly gains as the U.S. threatened an indefinite naval blockade of Iran, increasing risk of Middle East crude supply disruptions. The geopolitical escalation adds downside supply risk and supports the near-term price premium, making the news likely to move oil-related equities and futures.
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