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Iran threatens to block key oil route — load up on energy stocks before prices pump
Iran just walked away from peace talks with the U.S. and is threatening to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping chokepoint. Oil prices are spiking as a result.
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Roughly 20% of the world's oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Any real disruption or even the credible threat of a blockade sends oil prices sharply higher. Energy companies like Chevron benefit directly because higher oil prices mean fatter profit margins on every barrel they pump. With negotiations collapsing and both sides dug in, this tension isn't likely to resolve quickly, giving energy stocks a sustained tailwind.
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