Oil slides as Trump warns Iran over Hormuz chokepoint
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Oil prices fell about 10% after Trump warned Iran against blocking the Strait of Hormuz, signaling the conflict could end soon; Brent traded near $88 a barrel and U.S. crude near $85 as markets priced a temporary disruption, with G7 energy ministers weighing emergency reserve releases.
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- The big problem with Trump’s plans to open the Strait of Hormuz CNN
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