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AIBU to be slightly less pessimistic?

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Papyrophile · 17/04/2026 15:43

Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Oil price down to $91 per barrel.

Am I being unrealistic to hope this lasts beyond the two-week ceasefire period?

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LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 17/04/2026 15:46

I think pessimism is the default anywhere that Trump is involved

Papyrophile · 18/04/2026 16:08

You are right! That went well, didn't it?!

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LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 18/04/2026 18:44

Papyrophile · 18/04/2026 16:08

You are right! That went well, didn't it?!

Yup! Sadly 🙄

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