Hong Kong, March 17, 2026 (AFP) - Oil prices jump again as worries grow over Hormuz

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Oil prices resumed their push higher Tuesday as several countries pushed back against Donald Trump's demand that they help secure the key Strait of Hormuz, while Iran continued to target crude-producing neighbours. The advances pared some of the previous day's sharp losses that came after the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said more stockpiles could be tapped if needed. Still, equities extended Monday's gains as tech firms rallied......

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