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Trump's Hormuz Blockade Risks Oil Price Surge

Trump's blockade in Hormuz could lead to oil prices soaring to $170 a barrel, impacting Asia and China.
WHO: Trump
WHAT: Hormuz blockade
WHEN: Apr 12, 2026 at 9:42 PM ET
WHERE: Hormuz
WHY: Potentially causing oil prices to rise significantly
How this story developed (showing 15 of 15 earlier reports)
Sources (2): LA Times, Straits Times

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