Motor oil prices are on the rise, experts say. The Strait of Hormuz is why
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Chinese tankers exit Strait of Hormuz with 4 million barrels of crude oil
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Motor oil prices are on the rise, experts say.
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The Strait of Hormuz is why.
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Currently, a barrel of West Texas intermediate crude oil is down about 87 cents to $1.08.
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Crude oil is down about $1.60 cents a barrel, with trading at about $110 a barrel.
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**Summary:** The price of motor oil has increased due to rising crude oil prices, which are influenced by the Strait of Hormuz's limited capacity for tankers and ongoing negotiations between European countries and Iran over the Strait. **Why It Matters:** This rise in motor oil prices could potentially increase costs for consumers and businesses across
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