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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Karl Matchett

Oil prices jump back above $100 a barrel after Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz

The price of oil has jumped again to above $100 a barrel after President Trump said the US would blockade the Strait of Hormuz from Monday.

The US president threatened to stop tankers from entering or leaving the key oil and gas shipping lane in response to the failure of talks with Iran.

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