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Video. Oil prices edge up despite Trump vowing action in Hormuz tensions

Updated: 04/05/2026 - 11:11 GMT+2

Oil prices rose slightly in early trading on Monday as investors monitored Iran war developments. Brent crude and WTI front month contracts are trading around 1% higher at around $109 and $103 per barrel respectively.

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