April 19, 2026

Oil prices climb as Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz traffic ahead of ceasefire deadline

Oil prices climb as Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz traffic ahead of ceasefire deadline

Oil prices rose sharply on Sunday as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained restricted as the US-Iran ceasefire approaches its expiration. Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed about 7 per cent to $96.88, while US crude rose 7 percent to $90.33. The increase came after prices had fallen earlier in the week on hopes […]

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Oil prices jump after Iran and U.S. attack commercial ships as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jump after Iran and U.S. attack commercial ships as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz

A picture taken on March 12, 2017, shows a view of an oil facility in the Khark Island, on the shore of the Gulf. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty Images Crude oil prices rose Monday, as the U.S. and Iran teetered on the brink of a renewed war after attacks on commercial ships in

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