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Fitch Warns Oil Prices Could Average $120/Barrel if Hormuz Strait Closed for Six Months

Fitch ratings agency estimates that oil prices could surge to an average of $120 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for six months. The closure would disrupt significant oil supply routes, potentially causing major market volatility.
Date: 20.03.2026  |  Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

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