Oil Prices Rise on Persistent Strait of Hormuz Disruptions and Houthi Attacks
Crude benchmarks advanced as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remained elusive amid ongoing Houthi attacks.
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David Chen · Commodities Desk · 14 Aug 2026 · 1 Min. Lesezeit
Crude oil prices posted gains as supply risks persisted, driven by the continued closure or disruption of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing Houthi attacks in the region.
The geopolitical tensions surrounding key maritime trade chokepoints have heightened concerns over potential supply restrictions, keeping upward pressure on oil markets.
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David Chen
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David reports on energy, metals and agricultural markets, tracking how supply signals and safe-haven demand move prices across the commodities complex.
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