Oil prices eased on Thursday after earlier gains as markets assessed the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran and its implications for efforts to end the war and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures were down 11 cents, or 0.1%, to $77.91 a barrel at 1322 GMT. U.S.<p><p>https://www.marinelink.com/news/oil-prices-lower-ahead-possible-usiran-541099</p></p>