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Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for Aug. 19

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 19 August 2026, 22:03 UTC By Rong Wei Neo 1 min read
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Oil held a four-day run of gains as traders assessed the standoff in the Middle East between Iran and the US, with signs some crude is being shipped through the Strait of Hormuz to global markets.

Oil held a four-day run of gains as traders assessed the standoff in the Middle East between Iran and the US, with signs some crude is being shipped through the Strait of Hormuz to global markets.
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