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Trump’s 20% Hormuz toll jolts markets as Asia adapts to oil shock
Trump’s proposed 20% toll on the Strait of Hormuz has caused oil prices to rise to a one-month high, with Asia facing renewed energy cost pressures due to the US-Iran ceasefire breakdown and shipping disruptions. Economists and shipping analysts suggest the region is better equipped to handle the crisis compared to previous incidents.
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