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World Service,04 Mar 2026,8 mins
Crude warning: Energy experts say Strait of Hormuz closure could force energy prices higher
World Business ReportAvailable for 28 days
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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