Brent crude oil rose just 0.2% on Thursday as fragile ceasefire conditions in the Iran war and continued restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz heightened supply concerns. The price fell substantially on Wednesday after the US announced a halt to hostilities for two weeks.
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Strait of Hormuz restrictions add to global supply worries
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