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Crude warning: Energy experts say Strait of Hormuz closure could force energy prices higher

Oil and gas traders took a breath on Wednesday after Trump pledged help in the Strait of Hormuz, but experts say there are signs crude could break through the $100 mark.

Oil and gas traders took a breath on Wednesday after Trump pledged help in the Strait of Hormuz, but experts say there are still signs the price of crude could break through the $100 mark as hundreds of tankers are anchored and unused in the vital waterway. Meanwhile, TikTok has told the BBC is won't bring in end-to-end encryption in its popular social media app

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