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Oil prices rise as hopes fade for shipping deal in Strait of Hormuz

Reported · Written up by our desk · Energy

Oil prices climbed as expectations for a breakthrough on shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz were dashed over the weekend, according to The New York Times Business.

The move reflects market sensitivity to any disruption risk at the critical Persian Gulf waterway, with traders adjusting prices as negotiations fail to produce progress.

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NYT BusinessOil Prices Climb on Stalemate in Strait of Hormuz

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