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news El Financiero 2026-04-17

Oil Prices Drop After Iran Announces Full Reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Iran announced the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to an immediate drop in global crude oil prices and subsequent gains in financial markets. The significant development suggests a de-escalation in Middle Eastern tensions, providing relief to energy-consuming nations.


El anuncio de Irán sobre Ormuz desata una reacción inmediata: baja el crudo y suben las bolsas. <p>La <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/17/esta-totalmente-abierto-iran-desbloquea-estrecho-de-ormuz-tras-alto-al-fuego-de-israel-con-libano/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/17/esta-totalmente-abierto-iran-desbloquea-estrecho-de-ormuz-tras-alto-al-fuego-de-israel-con-libano/">reapertura “total” del Estrecho de Ormuz</a>, anunc...

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