Iran's Strait Closure Threat Sparks Oil Price Surge Concerns
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The Israel-Iran conflict caused only a modest 15% increase in Brent oil prices, highlighting the increased efficiency of energy markets, the reduced influence of Middle East politics on global oil prices, and the shift in global oil supply sources away from the Middle East, particularly due to the rise of shale oil in the US and alternative export routes by regional producers.
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