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Oil prices tumble after Bessent says Strait of Hormuz deal may come this week

Tuesday, August 4, 2026


Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a potential agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would permit freedom of navigation. Oil prices fell following his statement. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping chokepoint through which a significant portion of global oil passes.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/04/oil-rises-after-selloff-as-talks-to-end-us-iran-war-remain-uncertain.html

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