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Crude prices close higher as market weighs threats to tankers against IEA oil stockpile release
Oil prices moved higher on Wednesday as markets continue to watch developments in the U.S.-Iran war.
Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.
The Trump administration shifted from opposing the largest-ever intervention in oil markets to cajoling allies into moving forward with the maneuver in a matter of hours.
The degree to which the IEA acted is being interpreted that the conflict could continue for many weeks, said analysts.
Japan may release oil reserves for the first time since 2022 as the Strait of Hormuz disruption pushes the International Energy Agency and Group of Seven toward coordinated action.
Di G7 group of nations don welcome di idea of releasing oil in response to di rise in oil prices since di US-Israel war wit Iran start.
Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel as the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to threats from Iran.
The Iran war is causing unprecedented turmoil in oil markets, hitting 7.5% of global supply and an even bigger swath of exports, the International Energy Agency said.