Crude Oil Could Hit $200 If Strait of Hormuz Stays Closed: Report
Report warns crude oil prices may reach $200/barrel if Strait of Hormuz remains closed, with scenarios from quick peace to global recession.
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Report warns crude oil prices may reach $200/barrel if Strait of Hormuz remains closed, with scenarios from quick peace to global recession.
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