Oil prices rose amid an attack in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed market concern over regional shipping risks, a key chokepoint for global crude flows. The U.S. said it does not support tolls, underscoring the geopolitical sensitivity of any disruption to maritime transit. The move has broad implications for energy markets and transport costs, with potential spillovers across risk assets.
Oil prices rose amid an attack in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed market concern over regional shipping risks, a key chokepoint for global crude flows. The U.S. said it does not support tolls, underscoring the geopolitical sensitivity of any disruption to maritime transit. The move has broad implications for energy markets and transport costs, with potential spillovers across risk assets.
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