Oil soars amid Strait of Hormuz shipping fears as Iran war drives prices to nearly $80

Mar 2, 2026 - 17:01

Oil soars amid Strait of Hormuz shipping fears as Iran war drives prices to nearly $80

The conflict in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring, as Brent Crude hit a new 52-week high on Monday.

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