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Crude oil prices extended their rally above $90 per barrel as tensions escalated around the Strait of Hormuz.

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Strait of Hormuz

Who
Federal Reserve
What
Crude oil prices extended their rally above $90 per barrel as tensions escalated around the Strait of Hormuz.
When
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:18:23 GMT · 20h 36m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and hawkish Federal Reserve policy contributed to the price increase.
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Global crude oil prices have risen sharply, exceeding $90 per barrel, due to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and monetary policy signals from the Federal Reserve.

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