Oil hits three-week high on uncertainty over Hormuz

August 19, 2026

Aug 19 (Reuters) – Oil prices hit a three-week high on Wednesday as uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing supply disruptions supported the market.

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