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Oil prices plunge as markets rally after Strait of Hormuz reopens

17 Apr 2026, 16:21 GMT By editorial@africanews.com
Oil prices plunge as markets rally after Strait of Hormuz reopens
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In Europe, stocks surged in response to the news, with major indexes in France and Germany rising more than 2%. However, Asian markets, which closed before the announcement, ended the day lower.