news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-07-15

Oil Prices Surge Over 2% Amidst Middle East Tensions

Oil prices rose by more than 2% due to heightened tensions in the Middle East. This increase occurred despite former President Trump abandoning a proposed 20% tariff on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

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