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Oil Prices Surge Amid Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

3/19/2026

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  • Oil prices could rise if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, with prices exceeding $150–$200 per barrel.
  • Brent crude has approached nearly $120, and further gains are expected as Iranian actions affect regional oil facilities.
  • Experts disagree: some warn of impacts, while others expect higher output to mitigate the rise.
  • The situation remains fluid, and demand destruction could temper prices if they rise.