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Hormuz Deadlock: Where oil prices could head next as prospects for an imminent deal fade

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The Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint for global oil shipping—remains deadlocked, with oil traders hoping for a breakthrough. But per CNBC, prospects for an imminent deal are fading—a sign that patience in the market may not hold much longer.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/11/hormuz-oil-prices-us-iran.html

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