Oil Prices Plummet 10% Amid Ongoing Hormuz Tensions
Oil prices took a significant hit yesterday as concerns over the security of the Hormuz Strait persisted. The price drop was substantial, reaching around 10% in some markets.
The Hormuz Strait is a critical waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and has been a source of tension between major powers.
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