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What to make of the US sanctions on Iran

The re-imposition of US sanctions on Iran is unlikely to have a major impact on global oil supply. However, geopolitical tensions have intensified and if Iran decides to pull out of the nuclear deal, the impact on oil supply could be more severe. As such, prices are likely to remain elevated for the next few months at least.

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