Oil prices climb amid renewed violence, impacting Strait of Hormuz stability

Brent crude reportedly rose as fresh attacks diminished hopes for a return to stability in energy markets, according to Al Jazeera.

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Published Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 4:01 am AEST 2 min read

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