Oil prices rise to the highest level in a month with the return of the blockade on Iran

Oil prices rose about 2% at settlement on Tuesday, to their highest levels in a month, after the United States reimposed a naval blockade on Iran.
Futures rose For Brent crude $1.43, or 1.7%, to reach $84.73.
US West Texas Intermediate crude increased $1.20, or 1.5%, to reach $79.34 per barrel.

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