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Oil rises above $90 amid claims about Strait of Hormuz traffic
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First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 5:01 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 18, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Oil prices rose above $90 per barrel amid conflicting claims about whether oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had returned to normal. The headline attributes one claim to the Trump administration but provides no further verified details.
SO WHAT?
Disruption or uncertainty involving the Strait of Hormuz could affect global oil supplies and energy prices.
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