Oil Prices Surge as Iran-US Peace Talks Falter, Strait of Hormuz Concerns Mount
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Rebecca F. Elliott, Joe Rennison
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Summary
Oil prices surged on Monday as peace talks between Iran and the United States showed signs of faltering, with Brent crude rising over 4.2% and the main international oil price up 6%. Analysts warn prices could climb much higher in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, raising concerns about global oil and fuel stockpile longevity.
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· 3 pulledSome analysts said the main international oil price, which was up 6 percent on Monday, could climb much higher in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz doesn't reopen.
Oil prices surged on Monday after more signs showed that peace talks between Iran and the United States were faltering.
The possibility of continued fighting has raised concerns about how long the world's stockpiles of oil and fuels will last if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen.
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