WTI Crude Oil Falls More Than 7% After Strait of Hormuz Reopening Announcement

The move extended daily losses to 12%, according to the source, signaling a sharp reaction in energy markets to the reported reopening of a key global shipping route.

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  • WTI crude oil: West Texas Intermediate, a key U.S. benchmark used to price crude oil in global energy markets.
  • Strait of Hormuz: A strategic shipping chokepoint linking the Persian Gulf to global markets, critical for oil transit.