Oil prices plunge as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but 'pre-war levels' could take longer: Analyst

Source: NBC News Politics · Bias: Center Left

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NBC News correspondents Brian Cheung, Monica Alba, Richard Engel and Courtney Kube report on Iran’s decision to open the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic. Energy industry analyst John Kilduff breaks down how oil markets are reacting to the announcement.

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Oil prices plunge as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but 'pre-war levels' could take longer: Analyst
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Oil prices plunge as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but 'pre-war levels' could take longer: Analyst

Center Left

NBC News correspondents Brian Cheung, Monica Alba, Richard Engel and Courtney Kube report on Iran’s decision to open the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic. Energy industry analyst John Kilduff breaks down how oil markets are reacting to the announcement.