Oil Hits 6-Month High on Hormuz Attacks, Brent at $117.64

Brent crude closed at $117.64, the highest in six months, driven by attacks on shipping near the Strait of Hormuz and supply disruption fears. Negotiations with Iran continue but have not eased market concerns. The escalation raises the risk of a sustained supply shock through a critical chokepoint.

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