Oil prices jump 3% to over $90 after US-Iran exchange strikes for first time in a month
Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely disrupted amid the Middle East conflict, which recently hit the six-month mark.

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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: Aug 31, 2026, 1:59 PM UTC
- Coverage area: World
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