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Global oil prices top $80 a barrel after Trump reimposes Strait of Hormuz blockade and charges 20% fee for cargo shipped through
The week is kicking off with fresh spikes for oil prices after President Donald Trump reimposed the naval blockage on the Strait of Hormuz.
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The reimposition of a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz by President Trump has led to a significant increase in global oil prices, surpassing $80 a barrel. This development is a direct result of the blockade, which has disrupted the flow of oil through the strategic waterway.
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