Oil prices rise amid escalating strikes between the U.S. and Iran

Oil prices rose today, Wednesday, as President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports. Iran responded by launching attacks on American infrastructure in the region, leading to Brent crude reaching $85.31 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate hitting $79.69. These increases come amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and their impact on global oil supplies.

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