Energy & climate

Brent Crude $114.66/Barrel; Up $53 Year-over-Year Amid Hormuz Closure

April 30 Brent $114.66 reflects $53 increase from prior year. Strait of Hormuz blockade since February 28 US-Israel strikes cuts off ~1/5 global supply.

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