Oil prices surge above $80 after Trump announces a 20% charge on cargo in the Strait of Hormuz and reinstates an Iran blockade, raising global supply fears

Brent crude climbed above $78 and WTI gained over 3% as escalating Iran-US tensions and threats to Strait of Hormuz shipping raised global supply concerns.

Trump says the U.S. “will be reimbursed” for helping ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The international oil benchmark, Brent, surpassed $80 per barrel.

Iran says it will not allow Washington to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump reinstates the Hormuz blockade as oil prices rise above $79. WTI reaching $110 by July 2026 at 2.6% YES.

Oil prices climbed over 2% after U.S