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Brent Crude Oil Surpasses $85 as Risks in Middle East Oil Transport Increase

On July 16, concerns over oil supply in the Middle East intensified, coupled with the United States' continued crackdown on Iran, leading to a resurgence in oil prices. The global benchmark Brent crude oil rose above $85 per barrel, reversing a slight decline earlier. Over the previous three trading days, Brent crude prices had accumulated a 12% increase. Reports indicate that Iran has informed the Houthi rebels in Yemen that it will block the Red Sea shipping lanes if its power infrastructure is attacked. As the war in Iran disrupts oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea route has become a crucial lifeline for Saudi Arabia's oil exports.

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