Oil climbs to one-month high as US, Iran step up attacks in Strait of Hormuz
- Posted on July 14, 2026
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In brief
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive crude oil prices to their highest level in four weeks. Escalating military confrontations between the United States and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with attacks on commercial vessels and retaliatory strikes by regional actors, create significant supply chain uncertainties. These developments underscore the vulnerability of global energy markets to political instability in critical chokepoints.
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Oil climbs to one-month high as US, Iran step up attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices climbed to a four-week high on Tuesday. The United States reinstated its naval blockade of Iran. Two United Arab Emirates tankers were struck by Iranian missiles. The United States conducted strikes against Iran for a third night. Houthi rebels fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing them.
