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Oil markets are on edge again
The bombing may have paused, but energy supplies are precarious
TL;DRAI
USA waived Iran oil sanctions (June) for Strait of Hormuz transit security, triggering mini-glut that pushed Brent to $72/barrel. Energy price volatility impacts IT infrastructure costs and semiconductor supply chain stability—geopolitical risk remains critical for CTO budget planning.
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