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Oil prices fall as market sees chance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz
First seen: Aug 26, 2026, 7:02 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 26, 2026, 9:32 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Oil prices declined amid market expectations that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.
SO WHAT?
Changes in access through the strait can materially affect global energy supplies and prices.
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