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Brent crude jumps 6.9% amid Hormuz blockade and rising tanker risk

Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are intensifying, contributing to a sharp rise in oil prices.

Update: This story updates earlier coverage: Brent crude jumps 6.9% amid Hormuz blockade and rising tanker risk

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2026-04-14T00:52:27Z
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Key Points

  • Oil tops 100 dollars as Hormuz blockade disrupts shipping and raises tanker risk.
  • Brent crude was at 101.7, up 6.9% on the session.
  • Tanker routes remain exposed to disruption.

According to AP, oil tops 100 dollars as Hormuz blockade disrupts shipping and raises tanker risk. Brent crude was at 101.7, up 6.9% on the session.