Oil prices jump 7% after Iran and U.S. attack ships as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-04-20 08:07 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, War & Conflict
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Crude oil prices surged Sunday, as the U.S. and Iran teetered on the brink of a renewed war after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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