Oil Prices Surge Past $80 Amid U.S.–Iran Tensions in Middle East
Crude oil jumps above the $80 mark as escalating conflict between the United States and Iran raises concerns over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route.
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Strait of Hormuz: A narrow waterway between the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, crucial for global oil transport.
Crude Oil: Unrefined petroleum extracted from the earth, serving as the main source for fuels and petrochemical products.