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Oil prices rise due to escalating Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz supply risks

Oil prices have risen amid heightened Middle East conflict and concerns over supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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David Chen · Commodities Desk · 13 Sept 2026 · 11:16 · 1 min read

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Oil prices rise due to escalating Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz supply risks

Oil prices have increased as the conflict in the Middle East escalates and supply risks in the Strait of Hormuz grow.

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The situation directly impacts global energy benchmarks such as Brent and WTI, as well as shipping costs and inflationary pressures, according to the report.

Further verified details were not immediately available.

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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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