???? Affected by news of U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, Brent crude opened with gains exceeding 8.5%, rising above $102 per barrel.
The U.S. Central Command announced that the maritime blockade on all port access to and from Iran will commence at 22:00 Beijing time on April 13.
The U.S. military statement said: “This blockade will apply indiscriminately to all countries and all vessels entering or exiting Iranian ports or departing its coastal areas, covering all Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. At the same time, the Central Command will not impede the free passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz or those traveling to and from non-Iranian ports.”
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