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Strait of Hormuz Closed, Oil Prices Surge Amid Conflict

4/9/2026

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The Strait of Hormuz remains closed despite a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran aimed at reopening shipping.
Brent crude dropped 13.29% to $94.75 per barrel.
Iran's parliament speaker described violations of the ceasefire, including attacks on Lebanon and uranium enrichment issues.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed at least 254 people.
Analysts say oil prices will stay elevated until shipping normalizes.

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Story summary

The Strait of Hormuz remains closed despite a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran aimed at reopening shipping.
Brent crude dropped 13.29% to $94.75 per barrel.
Iran's parliament speaker described violations of the ceasefire, including attacks on Lebanon and uranium enrichment issues.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed at least 254 people.
Analysts say oil prices will stay elevated until shipping normalizes.