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Oil Prices Rise More than 1% as Middle East Crisis Escalates

Traders priced in a higher risk premium as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed and Russian port disruptions tightened global supply.

Summary by CNBC
Oil prices hit a three-week high on Wednesday ​as uncertainty over shipping through ​the Strait of Hormuz and ​ongoing supply disruptions supported the market.

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"The tensions in the Middle East remain high, leaving room for further interruptions in supply," said Giovanni Staunovo.

·Bogota, Colombia
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President of the United States, Donald Trump, also said he can resume negotiations with Iran "at some point," but not now

·São Paulo, Brazil
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Oil prices hovered near three-week highs. Uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and supply disruptions are supporting the market. US inventory data will closely guide the market today. Market Summary: Oil prices rose to three-week highs due to uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and supply disruptions. Brent crude futures rose 0.85% to $91.79 a barrel; as of 09:48 GMT, WTI futures were up 1% at $85.79. Brent reached its highest l…

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