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Iran plans to impose duties on tankers and ships in Persian Gulf, according to a source cited by CNN

This development indicates Iran's strategic move to leverage its position in the Persian Gulf, potentially increasing shipping costs and impacting oil supply routes.

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Such duties could create upward pressure on energy prices, particularly WTI, as traders reassess geopolitical risks in the region. Monitor how this might influence sentiment across commodities and related markets.

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