Oil prices surge ahead of US blockade of Iranian ports

Crude oil prices are climbing ahead of a US blockade of Iranian ports scheduled for April 2026.

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This geopolitical move is creating concerns in global energy markets.

Iran, a major oil market player, faces threatened export capacity.

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