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S04 Ep32 Energy Market Update: Strait of Hormuz standoff keeps oil markets on edge
3 minutes Posted May 5, 2026 at 8:19 am.
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Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated again, with flashpoints centred on the Strait of Hormuz. Despite ongoing indirect negotiations, disagreements over the US naval blockade and Iran’s nuclear stance triggered renewed friction.
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