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

Strait of Hormuz

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Federal Reserve

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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:18:23 GMT · 20h 33m ago

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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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