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As oil prices plunge below $91 after weeks, a new Hormuz crisis emerges

Brent crude falls over 9 percent after Iran said it will reopen waterway, only to shut it again over US blockade. Grouped from 6 articles across 6 sources.

6 reports6 sourcesApr 18, 2026, 10:29 AM
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Al JazeeraApr 18, 2026, 10:29 AM

As oil prices plunge below $91 after weeks, a new Hormuz crisis emerges

Brent crude falls over 9 percent after Iran said it will reopen waterway, only to shut it again over US blockade.

BBC NewsApr 18, 2026, 6:06 AM

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait 'open'

Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.

ABC AustraliaApr 17, 2026, 6:25 PM

Oil prices plunge after news Strait of Hormuz to open

Oil prices plunged more than 10 per cent after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" but shipping giants are approaching the situation with caution.

NBC NewsApr 17, 2026, 1:41 PM

Oil plunges to lowest price in weeks after Iran says it will fully open Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices plunged and two U.S. stock indexes hit all-time highs after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz was open for commercial vessels.

CNBCApr 17, 2026, 2:02 PM

Oil prices tumble more than 10% as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open, easing supply fears

Oil prices tumbled more than 10% after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open amid a ceasefire deal with Lebanon.

The Straits TimesApr 17, 2026, 6:23 PM

Oil tankers make dash towards Hormuz strait as Iran says vital waterway is open

Iran’s foreign minister declared the waterway fully open to shipping on April 17.

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Europe looks to secure shipping in Strait of Hormuz

A coalition of nonbelligerent states led by France and the UK has said it is ready to lead an international mission to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. But that won't be deployed before the Iran war is over. Grouped from 6 articles across 4 sources.

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