Strait of Hormuz Traffic Is at a Standstill Again
Few vessels are crossing after Iran reversed course on reopening the vital waterway and ships came under attack.
Oil Prices Surge on Hormuz Standoff
- Current price of oil as of April 20, 2026 Fortune —
- Oil prices jump and stocks are mixed as the U.S.-Iran standoff keeps the Strait of Hormuz in limbo CTV News —
- Why Oil Prices Are Rising Again Ahead of Potential U.S., Iran Peace Talks Barrons —
- Oil rises 5% on renewed US-Iran tension RTE —
- Oil rebounds as Iran threatens to retaliate for US attack on cargo ship Financial Times —