Global Oil Prices Decline Amid Increased Strait of Hormuz Traffic

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Published: 2026-06-25T15:50:00Z
Category: finance
Source: The Guardian / Financial Times / Yahoo Finance UK
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Brent crude has dropped to $72.24 a barrel, reaching levels not seen since before the Iran war in late February. This decrease is linked to a substantial rise in oil tanker activity through the Strait of Hormuz, which has doubled in the last day. The increased traffic suggests a normalization of supply routes, easing previous geopolitical concerns.

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