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Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel for the first time in four years, reaching $119 on March 9, its highest level since the 2022 energy crisis.

Strait of Hormuz

Who
Iran
What
Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel for the first time in four years, reaching $119 on March 9, its highest level since the 2022 energy crisis.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:01:00 GMT · 1h 59m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz · 27.00°, 56.00°
Why
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz brought tanker traffic to a near-standstill.
The Frontline Impact

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Oil prices experienced significant volatility, with Brent crude reaching $119 per barrel in March, impacting global energy markets.

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