Oil prices slip $1 after three-week high amid Middle East shipping concerns
Crude oil prices declined after reaching a three-week peak, as investors weighed possible threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The earlier rise had been driven by recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities and provocative actions from Iran. The Trump administration is reportedly considering easing sanctions on oil tankers to help bring down shipping costs. Freight rates have climbed sharply, adding pressure on the market. The situation remains closely watched by traders given the strategic importance of the waterway.
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