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Hormuz Deadlock: Where oil prices could head next as prospects for an imminent deal fade
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Oil traders are monitoring developments in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The strait, through which roughly one-third of seaborne oil passes globally, has been subject to restrictions affecting shipping flows. Oil prices have fluctuated as market participants assess the likelihood and timing of any resolution to the current deadlock.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/11/hormuz-oil-prices-us-iran.html
