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Uncertainty Over Reopening of Strait of Hormuz Lifts Crude Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) closed up +0.89 (+1.15%) on Friday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed up +0.0468 (+1.59%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Friday, supported by a decline in the dollar ($DXY ) to a 7-week low. Also, uncertainty regarding a proposed plan...

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Crude Prices Gain as Talks Continue to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) is up +0.76 (+0.98%) today, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is up +0.0542 (+1.84%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, supported by a decline in the dollar ($DXY ) to a 7-week low. Also, uncertainty regarding a proposed plan by...

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Current price of oil as of Aug. 7, 2026

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Crude Prices Finish Sharply Higher on Doubts About Strait of Hormuz Reopening

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) closed up +2.07 (+2.75%) on Thursday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed up +0.0997 (+3.51%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Thursday amid uncertainty regarding a proposed plan by Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also, a...

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Crude Oil Prices Jump on Uncertainty Over Middle East Supplies

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) is up +1.83 (+2.43%) today, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is up +0.0777 (+2.74%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are climbing today on uncertainty regarding a proposed plan by Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also, a reported missile attack...

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Russia's oil output rises in July on firm exports, refinery run recovery, sources say

Russia's crude and condensate output rose in July, exceeding nine million barrels daily. Strong oil exports and refinery recovery supported this production increase. However, future output levels are unlikely to be maintained in August. Drone attacks on refineries and tanker capacity issues could force production cuts. Russia plans to boost…

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Progress Toward Reopening the Strait of Hormuz Weighs on Oil Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) closed down -0.55 (-0.73%) on Wednesday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed down -0.0134 (-0.47%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to this week's sharp losses on Wednesday, with crude falling to a 3-week low and gasoline dropping to a 4.75-month nearest-futures low....

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Crude Prices Pressured by Growing Optimism the Strait of Hormuz to Soon Reopen

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) is down -0.61 (-0.81%) today, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is up +0.0130 (+0.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to this week's sharp losses today, with crude falling to a 3-week low and gasoline dropping to a 4.75-month nearest-futures low. Growing optimism...

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Optimism of Reopening Strait of Hormuz Knocks Crude Prices Lower

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) on Tuesday closed down -4.57 (-5.69%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed down -0.1145 (-3.86%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Tuesday for a second day, with crude falling to a 3-week low and gasoline dropping to a 4.75-month nearest-futures...

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Crude Oil Prices Slump on Hopes of a Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) today is down -3.77 (-4.72%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is down -0.1201 (-4.05%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today for a second day, with crude falling to a 3-week low and gasoline dropping to a 4.75-month nearest-futures low. Growing...

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Crude Oil Prices Sink as Talks Signal Progress on Reopening Strait of Hormuz

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) closed down -4.33 (-5.11%) on Monday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed down -0.1475 (-4.74%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower on Monday, with gasoline falling to a 3-week low. Easing tensions in the Middle East weighed on crude prices on...

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Crude Oil Prices Tumble as Talks Resume to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) today is down -4.87 (-5.75%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) is down -0.1186 (-3.81%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today, with gasoline falling to a 3-week low. Easing tensions in the Middle East are weighing on crude prices today after...

International Business Times

Iraq Is Struggling To Get Its Oil Through The Hormuz Strait. It's Offering Millions In Discounts To Those Daring To Take It

Iraq's state oil marketer is offering millions in discounts to potential buyers daring to load up its crude and take it through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oil prices plunge and Europe’s markets rally after Trump calls off Iran strikes

Brent crude drops by 5% after US president claimed talks on Middle East peace deal would resume

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Can the EU combat wildfires? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

As wildfires rage across Europe, the EU has launched its largest-ever cross-border firefighting response. Do you want to know how the EU's firefighting response system works? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

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Oil prices lower on Middle East hopes and as OPEC+ boosts production

Oil prices were lower on Monday morning after OPEC+ boosted production for September and US President Donald Trump called off a planned strike on Iran, putting downward pressure on prices.

The Economic Times

Oil tumbles as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach nuclear deal

Oil prices dropped significantly on Monday after President Trump paused new Iran attacks. He seeks a swift agreement to halt Tehran's nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This move follows a month of over twenty percent price jumps due to renewed conflict. OPEC+ approved an oil production increase,…

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OPEC+ boosts September production by 188,000 barrels/day

LONDON - Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other key members of OPEC+ agreed in an online meeting Sunday to boost oil production by 188,000 barrels a day from September, against a backdrop of disruption caused by the Mideast war.

International Business Times

OPEC+ Agrees To Boost Oil Output. It May Not Reflect In Market Soon.

Export disruptions from the Gulf, Russia and Kazakhstan due to geopolitical conflicts meant that successive OPEC+ have remained largely on paper, causing little impact on the market. Major oil producers in the Gulf have not been able to increase exports due to the closure of Hormuz enforced by Iran.

The Economic Times

OPEC+ agrees September oil hike, completing rollback of voluntary cuts

OPEC+ approved an oil production increase of 188,000 barrels daily for September. This move completes the unwinding of voluntary output cuts made earlier. The group is reviewing production capacity before setting new quotas for 2027. Attacks on energy assets remain a concern impacting supply and repairs.

The Economic Times

OPEC+ tipped to raise oil output as Middle East war disrupts supplies

OPEC+ members are expected to increase oil production quotas for September. This move follows several months of similar production adjustments by the group. Many members face production capacity declines, making target increases less meaningful. Gulf countries struggle with exports due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Russia's oil infrastructure has also…

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