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Oil rises past $95 after Trump threatens further Iran escalation

Goldman Sachs warns Brent crude price could jump to $120 if Strait of Hormuz remains ‘disrupted’

Oil rises past $95 after Trump threatens further Iran escalation

TL;DR

  • Goldman Sachs predicts Brent crude could reach $120 per barrel.
  • This price increase is conditional on the Strait of Hormuz remaining disrupted.
  • The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil supply.