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Brent Tops $91 After Unidentified Projectile Hits Vessel Transiting Hormuz

A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz early on Tuesday local time as risks of additional escalation in the region pushed Brent Crude oil prices above $91 per barrel.

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A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz early on Tuesday local time. The incident heightened concerns of further escalation in the region. As a result, Brent crude oil prices rose above $91 per barrel.

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