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Why oil routes are so key
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway through which a huge amount of the world's oil supply travels daily. Any disruption there, due to geopolitical tensions, can cause oil prices to jump significantly. This directly impacts petrol prices in the UK and the cost of producing many goods.
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