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Oil Prices Surge 3% After US and Iran Resume Attacks in Strait of Hormuz

WTI crude oil prices jumped over 3% following renewed US and Iranian military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.

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As of 2026-09-01 20:42 UTC. Market figures are as the cited sources reported them at that time and may have moved since. This is news, not investment advice.
The price of Texas intermediate crude oil (WTI) rose by 3.2% to exceed $86 per barrel on Monday following renewed military conflict between the United States and Iran. [1] The United States attacked Iranian military targets on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz early Monday morning, according to US Central Command (Centcom). [2] Ecuador's fuel prices for Extra, Ecopaís, and diesel will change on September 12, 2026, and remain in effect until October 11, 2026. [3] Iran announced retaliatory attacks against US bases located in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates in response to the US strikes. [4] US Central Command stated that Tehran was preparing to use the targets on Larak Island while finalizing the deployment of naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. [5] International oil prices surged since March 2026 due to the war between Iran, the United States, and Israel. [6] Premium diesel prices will drop from USD 3.20 to USD 3.18 per gallon. [7] The government anticipates a new price reduction for September similar to the one in August, where prices dropped by USD 0.02 per gallon. [8] Incidents in the Strait of Hormuz generated a rebound in international crude oil prices starting July 7, with an average price of $78.8 per barrel. [9] WTI crude oil prices began a downward trend starting June 18 after a negotiation agreement was signed between the US and Iran, reaching a low of $68.6 per barrel on July 6. [10]
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  1. The price of Texas intermediate crude oil (WTI) rose by 3.2% to exceed $86 per barrel on Monday following renewed military conflict between the United States and Iran. · Diario Libre
  2. The United States attacked Iranian military targets on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz early Monday morning, according to US Central Command (Centcom). · Diario Libre
  3. Ecuador's fuel prices for Extra, Ecopaís, and diesel will change on September 12, 2026, and remain in effect until October 11, 2026. · Primicias
  4. Iran announced retaliatory attacks against US bases located in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates in response to the US strikes. · Diario Libre
  5. US Central Command stated that Tehran was preparing to use the targets on Larak Island while finalizing the deployment of naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. · Diario Libre
  6. International oil prices surged since March 2026 due to the war between Iran, the United States, and Israel. · Primicias
  7. Premium diesel prices will drop from USD 3.20 to USD 3.18 per gallon. · Primicias
  8. The government anticipates a new price reduction for September similar to the one in August, where prices dropped by USD 0.02 per gallon. · Primicias
  9. Incidents in the Strait of Hormuz generated a rebound in international crude oil prices starting July 7, with an average price of $78.8 per barrel. · El Día
  10. WTI crude oil prices began a downward trend starting June 18 after a negotiation agreement was signed between the US and Iran, reaching a low of $68.6 per barrel on July 6. · El Día
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