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Brent tops $85 as Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade and proposes 20% shipping toll

An active overnight session dominated by fresh US-Iran military escalation and a significant surge in crude oil prices, partially offset by strong China trade data.

By Valdrans Editorial Team
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