As oil prices plunge below $91 after weeks, a new Hormuz crisis emerges

What Happened

Brent crude fell below $91 per barrel Friday after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz would remain open during Lebanon's ceasefire. However, Iran reversed course Saturday, warning it would block transit if US naval blockade of Iranian ports continued. Trump stated the blockade would remain until reaching a nuclear deal with Tehran. One-fifth of global oil transits Hormuz; further restrictions could raise prices significantly.

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