Oil Extends Surge As Hormuz Standoff Deepens

Oil prices pushed higher as U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled and the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed, raising concerns about near-term energy supply disruption. The article points to a potentially material geopolitical supply shock for crude markets, with the key risk centered on constrained flows through a critical chokepoint.

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Oil prices pushed higher as U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled and the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed, raising concerns about near-term energy supply disruption. The article points to a potentially material geopolitical supply shock for crude markets, with the key risk centered on constrained flows through a critical chokepoint.