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Oil prices rise after report of Iranian attack on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday, July 7, 2026


Brent crude and U.S. crude futures increased following reports of an attack on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The specific details of the reported incident, including the number of vessels affected and extent of damage, were not immediately confirmed. Oil prices had been trading lower before the report emerged.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/07/oil-prices-iran-strait-hormuz.html

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