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Oil prices rise on Hormuz Strait uncertainty
Published Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · Updated August 19
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- 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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