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Oil Prices Edge Higher After Vance Warns Israel Against Violating Ceasefire
Oil prices edged higher after US Vice President JD Vance warned Israel against violating the ceasefire with Hezbollah, raising doubts over the stability of the Middle East peace deal. Brent crude fell 0.65% to $79.33 a barrel, while WTI declined 0.46% to $75.50. The market remains focused on the Strait of Hormuz, where a recent US-Iran agreement aims to restore oil flows.
Jun 20, 2026 1 source