Oil Prices Rise Amid Potential Long-Term Closure of Strait of Hormuz

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Oil prices increased as the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for approximately one-fifth of global oil shipments, faces the possibility of a prolonged shutdown. U.S. President Donald Trump stated on social media on Sunday, "Time is running out for Iran, and they better act fast, or they will end up with nothing." Significant disagreements persist between the United States and Iran over issues such as Iran's nuclear program. Nikos Tzabouras, a senior market analyst at Tradu.com, noted in an email that this deadlock "raises concerns about the viability of the fragile ceasefire agreement and casts doubt on the prospects for a peace deal." Near-month West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose by 1.75% to $107.26 per barrel, while near-month Brent crude futures increased by 1.3% to $110.72 per barrel.

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