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Oil falls 8% as Iran and US pause strikes over Strait of Hormuz

Brent lower after two weeks of escalating violence had pushed crude to more than $100 a barrel

Oil falls 8% as Iran and US pause strikes over Strait of Hormuz

TL;DR

  • Brent crude prices have decreased.
  • Prices had previously risen to over $100 a barrel.
  • The rise was due to two weeks of escalating violence.