Crude Oil Prices Rise Amid US Reinstatement of Iranian Blockade

Crude oil prices surged as the U.S. reinstated a blockade on Iran's ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between the two nations. The move followed recent missile attacks by both countries and increased geopolitical risks in key energy transit routes.

By Rich Asplund Mon, July 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM GMT+3 9 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Crude Oil Prices Rise Amid US Reinstatement of Iranian Blockade

Topics: crude oil Strait of Hormuz blockade US-Iran tensions

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