U.S. oil tops $84 as Hormuz deal hopes dwindle and deadlock deepens
- Posted on August 11, 2026
- By CNBC
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In brief
Crude oil prices surge past $84 per barrel as diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran reach a stalemate. The collapse of earlier deal expectations, combined with renewed geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, has reignited market concerns over potential supply disruptions. Energy traders are reassessing risk premiums as the window for bilateral agreement appears to narrow significantly.
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U.S. oil tops $84 as Hormuz deal hopes dwindle and deadlock deepens
U.S. crude is back above $84 as last week's anticipation of a U.S.-Iran deal dissipates.
