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Oil prices ease as recovering Hormuz Strait traffic tempers war premium

Friday, July 31, 2026


Oil prices declined as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz recovered following U.S.-Iran strikes earlier in the week, according to Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The bank noted that increased oil flows through the strait reduced market concerns about supply disruptions. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for global oil shipments.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/oil-prices-today-brent-wti-hormuz-trump-iran-.html

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