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Crude oil soars more than 9% as Trump reimposes Hormuz blockade, resumes military strikes

Crude oil surged to four-week highs with Brent posting its largest daily percentage gain in more than six years after President Trump reimposed the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Crude oil soars more than 9% as Trump reimposes Hormuz blockade, resumes military strikes
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Crude oil surged to four-week highs with Brent posting its largest daily percentage gain in more than six years after President Trump reimposed the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Crude oil surged to four-week highs with Brent posting its largest daily percentage gain in more than six years after President Trump reimposed the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Published
Jul 13, 2026
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Jul 13, 2026
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Seeking Alpha
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