Oil rises on renewed US-Iran clashes heightening Hormuz risk
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Oil prices climbed about 0.9% to around $73.21 a barrel for August delivery as renewed U.S.–Iran strikes raised concerns about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil conduit. Analysts say the market has re-priced a war premium after a weekend flare-up, with Asian equities showing mixed moves as investors weigh potential ceasefire talks and the lack of enforcement details in any agreement.
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