WTI crude opened 2026 around $57/bbl and surged to nearly $115 on April 7 after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed to tanker traffic. The abrupt disruption raised shipping and supply risk, likely lifting broader energy pricing expectations despite the move being event-driven and volatile.
WTI crude opened 2026 around $57/bbl and surged to nearly $115 on April 7 after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed to tanker traffic. The abrupt disruption raised shipping and supply risk, likely lifting broader energy pricing expectations despite the move being event-driven and volatile.
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