Tokyo, April 30 (CNA) Former US President Trump warned that a blockade of Iranian ports could last for several months, coupled with stalled US-Iran peace talks, causing Brent crude oil prices to surge by over 5% today.
In Asian market trading, Brent crude oil prices rose by 5.6%, reaching $124.67 per barrel.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices rose by 2.4%, reaching $109.49 per barrel. (Compiled by Hsu Rui-cheng) 1150430
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- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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