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Oil stocks jump Trump orders Hormuz blockade, crude above $100
short by / on Monday, 13 April, 2026
Oil stocks surged in pre-market trading after the US announced a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz following failed talks with Iran. Crude prices jumped back above $100, with WTI rising 7% to $103. The planned Hormuz-linked blockade threatens major supply disruptions, with analysts warning crude could spike toward $140 amid tightening global supply.
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