Oil Prices Rise as Trump Comments on Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Oil prices surged by 3.2% after President Donald Trump claimed that the United States is 'taking over' the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran, a critical global energy route. The strait handles about 20 million barrels of oil daily, and any disruption could further strain global energy supplies and inflation.
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