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Oil Prices Rise as Ship Struck in Hormuz
Oil prices turned higher after a ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, sustaining damage to the bridge. Bloomberg's Mica Soellner has the context. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 29, 2026
Oil prices climb as renewed Middle East tensions raise supply concerns
London, June 29 (SANA) Oil prices rose on Monday after renewed military strikes between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over global energy supplies and disrupted oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures gained 50 cents, or 0.69, to 72.49 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude []
Middle East Eye
· Jun 26, 2026
Oil prices rise after vessel targeted near Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rise after vessel targeted near Strait of Hormuz Oil prices rose about 2 percent on 26 June after a cargo ship was struck by an unidentified projectile near Oman, renewing concerns about the security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the pace of recovery in regional oil exports. Brent crude settled up 1.52, or 2.1 percent, at 75.26 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate gained 1.58, or 2.3 percent, to 71.92. The gains followed a sharp decline a day earlier, when both benchmarks fell to their lowest levels since 27 February, before the conflict began, as oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz climbed to their highest level since the start of the war. Before the conflict, about one-fifth of global oil supplies passed through the strategic waterway.
Wall Street Journal
· Jul 7, 2026
U.S. Revokes Waiver Allowing Sale of Iranian Oil
Oil prices jumped after the U.S. Treasury’s announcement, which followed attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
Seeking Alpha
· Jun 29, 2026
Commodities: Oil Market Shrugs Off Persian Gulf Escalation
Commodities: Oil Market Shrugs Off Persian Gulf Escalation
BOL News
· Jul 8, 2026
Oil surges after U.S. launches strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON: Oil prices jumped Wednesday after the U.S. military launched a series of strikes against Iran in retaliation for attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions just weeks after a fragile ceasefire reopened the critical waterway. West Texas Intermediate crude for August delivery rose 2.87 to settle at 72.46 per ... Read more The post Oil surges after U.S. launches strikes on Iran appeared first on BOL News.
Economic Times
· Jul 1, 2026
Oil ticks higher as Iran's refusal to meet US envoys dims ceasefire hopes
Oil prices saw an uptick as Iran's refusal to meet U.S. envoys heightened tensions, impacting the fragile ceasefire. Despite recent declines following conflict de-escalation, analysts are revising forecasts. Meanwhile, U.S. crude and gasoline inventories dropped last week, with markets awaiting official government data. Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is reportedly recovering, easing supply disruption fears.
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Related coverage for "Oil Prices Rise as Ship Struck in Hormuz": Syrian Arab News Agency — Oil prices climb as renewed Middle East tensions raise supply concerns. Middle East Eye — Oil prices rise after vessel targeted near Strait of Hormuz. Wall Street Journal — U.S. Revokes Waiver Allowing Sale of Iranian Oil. Seeking Alpha — Commodities: Oil Market Shrugs Off Persian Gulf Escalation. BOL News — Oil surges after U.S. launches strikes on Iran. Economic Times — Oil ticks higher as Iran's refusal to meet US envoys dims ceasefire hopes