Oil price falls to levels not seen since before Iran war

Oil prices have fallen to levels not seen since before recent Iran conflicts, as energy markets react to Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. According to the BBC, the dramatic price swings reflect traders' uncertainty about how long the strategic waterway will remain disrupted and whether geopolitical tensions could escalate further.

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