Oil prices surge over 1% as Trump rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz reopening proposal
Brent crude climbed near or above $106/barrel and WTI around $93 after President Trump rejected Iran's conditional peace offer to reopen the vital oil-shipping chokepoint within seven days in exchange for ending U.S. aggression and lifting sanctions.
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The Strait of Hormuz carries a significant share of global oil trade. Renewed geopolitical uncertainty risks supply shocks, higher energy costs, and inflation pressure, particularly with U.S. diesel prices already elevated. Markets are monitoring escalation risks versus renewed diplomacy, with implications for Fed policy, equities, and broader economic growth.
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