NYT
Oil Prices Jump After Renewed Strikes in Gulf Put Shipping Recovery at Risk
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Oil prices rose following reports of attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks prompted concerns about disruption to shipping routes through the waterway, which handles a significant portion of global oil transit. No details were provided regarding the parties responsible for the attacks or the extent of damage to the vessels involved.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/08/business/oil-gas-markets-shipping-hormuz.html
