Oil pares early gains a day after renewed US-Iran fighting

May 8, 2026

LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) – Oil prices pared early gains on Friday, a day after renewed fighting near the Strait of Hormuz ‌raised new questions about the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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