Oil and Gas

Oil prices soared following reports that the US is preparing for an extended blockade of Iran. US crude rose 7.6% to $107.52 a barrel on Wednesday, and Brent rose to $ 119.54 per barrel, up 7.44%.

Oil market ended the week mixed, with a surge in Brent price on concerns over potential supply disruptions linked to a possible US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while easing geopolitical tensions and revived hopes for talks with Iran pressured the market.

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