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world El Financiero 2026-04-30

Oil Prices Soar to $120 Amid Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Oil prices, including Brent and Mexican Mix, have surged to their highest levels since June 2022, reaching over $120 per barrel due to expectations of a prolonged blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. This is further exacerbated by former President Trump's declaration that the naval blockade will remain until a nuclear deal with Tehran is reached. Analysts predict continued volatility and prices above $100 per barrel in the coming months.


Prevén analistas que la actual coyuntura mantendrá los precios del petróleo arriba de 100 dólares. <p>El Brent y la Mezcla Mexicana se situaron <b>en sus niveles más altos desde junio del 2022</b>, ante la expectativa de que el <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/29/eu-ganon-ante-el-cierre-del-estrecho-de-ormuz-exporta-6-millones-de-barriles-de-petroleo-por-dia/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/29/eu-ganon-ante-el-cierre-de...

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