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Oil surges on new Iran strikes — ride energy stocks higher
Fresh U.S. military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz—a critical oil shipping route—have spooked energy markets and pushed oil prices noticeably higher in a single session.
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The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly a fifth of the world's oil, so any threat to shipping there immediately pushes crude prices up. Fresh U.S. strikes have reignited fears that the conflict could disrupt supply for an extended period. Oil producers like ExxonMobil and Chevron benefit directly when crude rises because their profit margins widen. With the situation escalating rather than calming, energy stocks have room to keep running.
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