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Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire

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Oil prices have plummeted after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" to commercial ships for the remainder of the ceasefire in the US-Israel war with Iran.

The cost of a barrel of Brent crude fell to $88 (£65) a barrel after the announcement, having been above $98 earlier on Friday.

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