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Oil rises as Iran threat to widen war dims hopes of Strait of Hormuz deal

1 source · first seen 19:39 24 Sept · updated 19:39 24 Sept

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  • Brent futures rose more than 3% to above $106 a barrel before paring gains
  • Traders assessed higher oil flows from the region as Iran threatened to widen the war
  • Higher crude prices pressure Indian airlines and oil-marketing companies while benefiting upstream producers

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US-Iran standoff over reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Oil rose as Iran threatened to widen the conflict and held to a seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump rejected the proposal. Iran said indirect talks with the US remained open; Trump said the conflict could end soon but did not rule out further strikes.

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Business TodayOil rises as Iran threat to widen war dims hopes of Strait of Hormuz deal19:39