Oil prices head for second weekly rise as U.S. vows to turn up economic pressure on Iran
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-08-21 18:43 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, Energy, Business & Economy
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Oil prices eased Friday but remained on track for a second consecutive week of gains, as hopes of a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to fade.
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