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Oil Prices Surge Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruption

3/28/2026

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  • The Strait of Hormuz disruption has reduced global oil supplies.
  • Oil prices rose to $111 per barrel after United States and Israeli strikes on Iran.
  • Iran has declared the strait closed to hostile vessels, worsening the crisis.
  • The International Energy Agency warns this could trigger the worst energy crisis in history.
  • The United States has extended a deadline for negotiations to stabilize oil prices and address inflation fears.