Crude oil surged on Monday after President Trump imposed a blockade on ships transiting to and from Iran via the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy flows. The move raises geopolitical risk and supply-disruption concerns, supporting oil prices after Friday's plunge. The news has broad implications for energy markets and shipping routes.
Crude oil surged on Monday after President Trump imposed a blockade on ships transiting to and from Iran via the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy flows. The move raises geopolitical risk and supply-disruption concerns, supporting oil prices after Friday's plunge. The news has broad implications for energy markets and shipping routes.
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