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economicJul 16, 2026

Oil rises over 1% as Iran threat puts Red Sea route at risk - CNA

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Oil rises over 1% as Iran threat puts Red Sea route at risk - CNA

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    Oil rises over 1% as Iran threat puts Red Sea route at risk  CNAOil Price Steadies After Gains as Hormuz Ship Attacks Threaten Supply  Bloomberg.comOil little changed after U.S. reimposes naval blockade on Iran, launches more airstrikes  CNBCOil traders warn market is close to ru

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