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Oil Prices Rise Amid Tensions in Strait of Hormuz Following Iranian Missile Attacks

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First reported by Globes · Jul 6, 2026

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Oil prices rose on Tuesday after Iranian missile attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz heightened geopolitical tensions. Despite increased tanker movements, analysts say oil export recovery remains slow. The UAE boosted production above 3.8 million barrels per day, and OPEC+ plans further output increases, while Saudi Aramco sharply cut Asian crude prices.

01Oil prices rose over 1% after Iranian missile attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
02U.S. President Trump renewed threats of military action against Iran amid rising tensions.
03Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired missiles damaging commercial vessels, no casualties reported.
04UAE increased oil production above 3.8 million barrels per day, highest since April 2020.
05OPEC+ agreed to raise production targets by 188,000 barrels per day starting August.
06Saudi Aramco cut August crude prices for Asia by $11 per barrel, largest drop in 20+ years.

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