(Central News Agency, Tokyo, 11th, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Oil prices surged significantly today after opening, as US President Trump rejected Tehran's response to Washington's peace proposal, and Iran once again threatened to take violent action in the Strait of Hormuz.

London's North Sea Brent crude for July delivery rose 2.69% to $104.01 per barrel.

New York Mercantile Exchange West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for June delivery rose 2.54% to $97.84 per barrel. (Compiled by: Chen Yu-Ting) 1150511

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: Taiwan
  • Dates in source: 1150511