Brent oil price near $100 again with U.S.-Iran talks uncertain and Hormuz still blocked
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-04-17 05:31 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, War & Conflict
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Crude oil prices neared $100 again on Thursday, as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains very low with no clear pathway to fully reopen the vital sea lane.
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