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Oil prices rise as Strait of Hormuz disruption deepens supply concerns

Published 18 August 2026

Global oil markets are grappling with a prolonged supply crisis as the collapse of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire has deepened fears of a sustained disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, pushing crude prices higher and raising concerns about a broader economic impact.

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