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Oil Slumps After Iran Says Hormuz Will Stay Open During Ceasefire

Oil Slumps After Iran Says Hormuz Will Stay Open During Ceasefire

Oil prices fell sharply, with Brent crude down around 10%, after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be open to commercial ships during a ceasefire. Markets reacted to signals of reduced risk to a critical shipping route.

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Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire