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WTI Crude Oil Prices Soar on Escalating Middle East Tensions

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A new wave of buying momentum has driven up WTI crude oil prices by over 5.5% in the last three trading sessions.

Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, with concerns about a further escalation after reports emerged of new attacks by the United States against Iranian tankers.

The Strait of Hormuz is now an exclusion zone, increasing risks for vessels attempting to navigate the area in the coming weeks.

The OVX Index has advanced toward the 50-point area, indicating increased uncertainty around oil price movements and potential supply disruptions.

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