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Oil Rises After Weekend of Back-and-Forth Strikes by U.S. and Iran
Key takeaway
US-Iran military strikes raise oil prices and shipping risk through Strait of Hormuz.
- Step 1US-Iran military strikes escalate risk for Strait of Hormuz transit.
- Step 2Oil prices rise as market prices in supply disruption risk; shipping insurance costs surge.
- Step 3Higher crude and fuel costs raise input costs for US SMEs across transport, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.
Source: NYT Business
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