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Oil prices climb amid ship attack fears
Oil prices rose today, Wednesday, amid growing concerns over potential disruptions to oil supplies in the region due to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, as well as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Brent crude increased to $89.66 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate rose to $83.92, after gains of over a dollar during the session and previous rises since the beginning of the week, driven by waning hopes for an agreement between Washington and Tehran. The ongoing attacks and the decline in maritime traffic through the straits have heightened fears, with Iranian officials stating that the strait will remain closed unless the U.S. responds to Iran’s conditions. On the other hand, American data showed a significant increase in oil inventories by about 9.1 million barrels last week, surpassing expectations and easing fears of supply shortages. However, the outlook remains uncertain, with projections indicating that Middle Eastern oil supply disruptions may continue until the end of 2027, keeping geopolitical factors prominent in the energy market.
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