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Crude Oil Futures Jump Over 4% as US-Iran Strikes Threaten Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil futures jumped more than 4% on Monday after the US and Iran launched attacks against each other and Iran announced closure of the Strait of Hormuz. September Brent reached $79.13, up 4.1%, while WTI rose 4.12% to $74.35. Escalation has slowed vessel transits, raising fears of oil supply tightness through Q3.
Jul 13, 2026 1 source