Oil prices rise amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
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Global oil markets, Iran
Strait of Hormuz
July 31, 2026
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Brent and WTI oil prices closed higher on July 31. Concerns over global crude flows increased due to reports of tankers turning back in the Strait of Hormuz. The ongoing conflict in Iran continues to disrupt shipping routes.
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