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Oil prices rise after Iran restricts access to Strait of Hormuz and ceasefire nears expiration

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Oil prices climbed Sunday after Iran once again blocked the passage of most ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for one-fifth of the world’s crude.

 Oil prices climbed Sunday after Iran once again blocked the passage of most ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for one-fifth of the world’s crude. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN 

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