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Oil price drops 7% on hopes of reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Global Brent crude oil prices fell 7.63% to 104.78 dollars per barrel by 16:40 on 2 November, following reports of ongoing negotiations in Qatar between Iran and the US. While a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could increase oil supply and reduce costs for consumers, current market movements are based on speculation and no concrete results have been confirmed.
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While this drop in oil prices could eventually lower the cost of petrol and diesel in Portugal, the report notes that this is currently speculation based on long-running negotiations rather than a confirmed change, so do not expect immediate relief at the pump.Diário de NotíciasRead original ↗
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