Oil prices rise as attacks dent hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

Brent crude is climbing as fresh attacks dent hopes for renewed stability in the Strait of Hormuz, per Al Jazeera. The Strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, so concerns about its stability have outsized impact on energy markets.

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