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Iran strikes reignite Hormuz fears, oil surging — ride the energy rally with Chevron and Exxon
Fresh U.S. military strikes on Iran have reignited fears that oil tankers won't be able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint. Oil prices are spiking as a result.
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The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply, so any hint of disruption sends prices higher fast. The latest U.S. strikes in Iran mark the second round in three days, and peace talks appear stalled — meaning the risk of prolonged supply disruption is being re-priced into the market. Oil prices have already jumped on the news, and energy stocks like Chevron and Exxon tend to move in the same direction as crude with added leverage. If Hormuz tensions persist or escalate, these stocks could keep climbing.
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