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Oil posts weekly loss as traders retain confidence in Hormuz control

Oil reportedly fell 5% over the week despite concerns about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Traders’ continued confidence in control of the waterway is limiting the immediate market impact.

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Hormuz disruptions could rapidly affect global oil prices and energy supply, even though the reported market move is currently negative.

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  1. Iranian Resolve Strained But Traders' Faith In Its Control Of Hormuz Causes 5% Weekly Loss For Oil ↗shipandbunker.com · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 10:47 PM UTC

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