Oil prices jump as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate
Oil prices rise due to escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz after US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
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oil prices jumped sharply on friday as tensions escalated around the strait of hormuz. energy markets have seen wild swings since the us and israel attacked iran on february 28. the strait is a critical chokepoint for global crude shipments.
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