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business Scmp World 2026-04-30

Oil Prices Surge After Trump Blockade Warning

Crude oil prices reached a four-year high following President Donald Trump's suggestion of a prolonged US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude surpassed $126 a barrel amidst discussions with oil executives.

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