Oil Price Shock Deepens as Dated Brent Hits 2008 High and Iran War Chokes Hormuz
The loudest warning signal for oil is now flashing in the physical market. Dated Brent, which sets the price for North Sea shipments, surged to $141.37 a barrel on Thursday—levels not seen since 2008. Oil markets will remain closed Friday for Good Friday.
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