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Oil prices rise on Hormuz Strait uncertainty

Published Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · Updated August 19

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Brent crude futures climbed 26 cents, or 0.29 per cent, to $91.28 by 0004 GMT on Wednesday.

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  • Channel News Asia

    The article emphasizes the impact of geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran on global oil supply and prices, highlighting the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.

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