Threats to the Strait of Hormuz raises concerns about global oil prices

Threats to the Strait of Hormuz raises concerns about global oil prices The threat of Iran laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz -- the narrow waterway through which about 20% of the world's oil supply travels -- is raising fresh fears about global oil prices.

World

March 12, 20264:43 AM ET

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Scott Neuman

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Steve Inskeep

Threats to the Strait of Hormuz raises concerns about global oil prices

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The threat of Iran laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway through which about 20% of the world's oil supply travels — is raising fresh fears about global oil prices.