Bloomberg
Oil Extends Advance as US-Iran Escalation Revives Hormuz Risks
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Oil prices rose for a second consecutive session following reported military activity involving the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route for crude oil. Crude carriers in the area were struck by projectiles. Bloomberg reported on the situation as part of its coverage of Middle East developments affecting global energy markets.
