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news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-06-17

Global Oil Prices Drop Five Percent Amid Middle East Reopening Hopes

International oil prices for Brent and WTI have plummeted five percent, hitting their lowest level in three months. The drop is fueled by anticipation of a potential diplomatic agreement in the Middle East that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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