What Trump’s New Iran Blockade Could Mean for Oil Prices

NYT Business Wednesday 15 July 2026, 08:21 UTC By Lisa Friedman and Rebecca F. Elliott 1 min read

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The Strait of Hormuz carried about one-fifth of the world’s oil before the war, making it one of the most critical shipping lanes.

Trump (ORG) New Iran Blockade (ORG) Hormuz (LOCATION)

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What Trump’s New Iran Blockade Could Mean for Oil Prices

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