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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.
