Oil prices jump and stocks are mixed as the U.S.-Iran standoff keeps the Strait of Hormuz in limbo

CTV News — Apr 20, 10:07 AM

Oil prices climbed more than 5% while world shares were mixed Monday as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz.

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