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Oil prices extend decline on expectations of smoother crude flows via Hormuz

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Oil prices fell on Wednesday and were trading near four-month lows as more tankers stranded in the Gulf since the start of the Iran war appeared set to move out of the Strait of Hormuz. The easing of supply disruption fears is pressuring crude, extending this week's losses. The move is relevant for energy markets and shipping flows, though the article reports only price action and a geopolitical de-escalation signal.

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Oil prices fell on Wednesday and were trading near four-month lows as more tankers stranded in the Gulf since the start of the Iran war appeared set to move out of the Strait of Hormuz. The easing of supply disruption fears is pressuring crude, extending this week's losses. The move is relevant for energy markets and shipping flows, though the article reports only price action and a geopolitical de-escalation signal.

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