Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Closure
Oil prices increased as Middle East tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continued to affect global markets. Despite a ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon, concerns over energy supply disruptions kept investors cautious. Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate both saw price increases.
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Topics: ceasefire energy markets Middle East conflict oil prices Strait of Hormuz