Israel-Hamas war rattles oil market on fears of escalation

Suspicion of Iran involvement raises specter of U.S. sanctions, Hormuz closure

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Some 20 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products passes through the Strait of Hormuz every day. © Reuters

MISA HAMA, YU SANADA and MOMOKA MATSUMOTO, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- The clash between Hamas and Israel has sent oil prices rebounding from their recent drop as investors worry about a broader Middle East conflict that could disrupt supply and cause further market chaos.

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