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FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to fall as Strait of Hormuz concerns ramp up; Oil holds at $76
Key takeaway
Strait of Hormuz tensions push Brent crude to $76, raising UK SME fuel and logistics costs.
- Step 1Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten oil tanker passage, Brent crude rises to $76.
- Step 2UK fuel import costs rise, increasing diesel and heating oil prices for SMEs.
- Step 3Higher input costs compress margins for UK transport, manufacturing, and logistics SMEs.
Source: City A.M.
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