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Strait of Hormuz Disruption Drives Oil Above $91

First detected 18 Aug · last moved 1h ago

The picture

Oil prices have surged above $91 per barrel due to escalating supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy flows. The deepening crisis threatens to tighten global energy markets and increase inflationary pressures on economies dependent on affordable crude supplies.

The signals behind it · 1

4Oil5h ago
Oil prices rose above $91 per barrel amid deepening Hormuz transit disruptions; tanker loadings from the Gulf are slowing with no maritime alternative to route around the strait.