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Hormuz clash as tanker traffic collapses

Trump said three U.S. Navy destroyers came under fire transiting Hormuz. Prewar monthly traffic of 3,000 vessels has plummeted to roughly 5%. Brent, up $20 from prewar levels, pushes past $104; U.S. gas averages $4.52 per gallon.

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