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U.S. gains control over Hormuz Strait; WTI crude oil price at $83.32.
In the past 24 hours, the U.S. military has successfully reopened the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, to commercial traffic. This development has led to a slight decrease in WTI crude oil prices, which closed at $83.32 on August 28, 2026. The market is also reacting to reports of the U.S. gaining access to Venezuela's oil reserves, with WTI crude oil falling 0.6% to $83.01 a barrel.
Key points
- U.S. military reopens Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, reducing geopolitical tensions.
- WTI crude oil price declines to $83.32, influenced by improved shipping conditions.
- U.S. gains access to Venezuela's oil reserves; WTI crude oil falls 0.6% to $83.01.
Sources
- "That sucker is open": U.S. gains the upper hand in the battle for HormuzAxios · August 28, 2026
- "Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves"Associated Press · August 28, 2026
- "Oil prices slip with Venezuela supply reports, Hormuz deal in focus"Investing.com · August 28, 2026
- "WTI Crude Oil Price Analysis for August 28, 2026"Fxdailyreport.com · August 28, 2026
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