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Tue. Apr 21st, 2026

Oil Prices Soar Amid Iran-US Tensions

April 21, 2026 AI News Editorial

Oil prices surge by 4% as Iran-US standoff blocks Strait of Hormuz, threatening global energy supplies and economy.

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