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Oil spikes as US cancels Pakistan mission, Iran threatens Hormuz

4/27/2026

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Oil prices jumped after the United States halted a planned diplomatic mission to Pakistan.
President Donald Trump cancelled the team’s trip to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials.
Brent crude rose 2.2% to $107.70 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed after Iran threatened to attack ships in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.

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Oil prices jumped after the United States halted a planned diplomatic mission to Pakistan.
President Donald Trump cancelled the team’s trip to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials.
Brent crude rose 2.2% to $107.70 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed after Iran threatened to attack ships in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.