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WTI Crude Plunges 9.8% to $85.37 on Iran's 'Full Opening' Signal

Iran's foreign minister announced the Strait of Hormuz would be 'fully open,' triggering a 9.8% plunge in WTI May futures to $85.37 per barrel. Brent fell 9.1% to $90.38.

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