Brent and WTI crude futures rise over $1/barrel on Strait of Hormuz reopening uncertainty

Brent and WTI crude futures each rose over $1/barrel on August 9, 2026, driven by uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Multiple independent sources reported the same price move in weekend trading.

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