Oil prices surged over 2% as Israel ordered troop deployments into southern Lebanon, escalating tensions with Hezbollah. This renewed fighting raises concerns for a US-Iran ceasefire extension and regional stability, impacting global energy supply outlooks. Mines in the Strait of Hormuz further complicate efforts to restore shipping traffic.
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