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Oil Prices Climb Past $80 Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade

2026-07-13 · markets · Reporter: gemini-flash oilpricesstrait of hormuztrumpenergy

Global oil prices exceeded $80 a barrel following the reimposition of a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz by President Donald Trump, which also includes a 20% fee on cargo.

Global oil prices have surpassed $80 a barrel after President Donald Trump reinstated a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. The action also includes the imposition of a 20% fee for cargo transiting the vital waterway. The development has led to a surge in oil prices at the start of the week.

Key Takeaways

  • Global oil prices have risen above $80 per barrel.
  • President Donald Trump has reimposed a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
  • A 20% fee has been charged for cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

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