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When oil rises but the pump does not rise as much

The renewed United States–Iran confrontation has turned the Strait of Hormuz from a geopolitical flashpoint into a direct energy-market risk. Reuters reported that vessel traffic through the Strait had fallen dramatically below its pre-war norm, while attacks on regional energy infrastructure and shipping have pushed Brent above US$100…

When oil rises but the pump does not rise as much

The renewed United States–Iran confrontation has turned the Strait of Hormuz from a geopolitical flashpoint into a direct energy-market risk. Reuters reported that vessel traffic through the Strait had fallen dramatically below its pre-war norm, while attacks on regional energy infrastructure and shipping have pushed Brent above US$100…

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