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Oil rebounds from three-week low as Hormuz tensions keep supply fears alive
Published 4 August 2026 ยท finance
Oil prices saw a modest recovery on Tuesday after a significant decline. Benchmark Brent crude climbed to $84.26 and WTI crude reached $80.75. This rebound
Oil prices saw a modest recovery on Tuesday after a significant decline. Benchmark Brent crude climbed to $84.26 and WTI crude reached $80.75. This rebound followed a sharp slide after US President Donald Trump paused military action against Iran. Shipping patterns are changing, and concerns about energy supply risks persist. Oil prices remain below their earlier peak of $126 per barrel.
Published: August 4, 2026 โข 7:31 AM IST ยท Updated: August 4, 2026 โข 8:03 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Oil prices saw a modest recovery on Tuesday after a significant decline.
Benchmark Brent crude climbed to $84.26 and WTI crude reached $80.75. This rebound followed a sharp slide after US President Donald Trump paused military action against Iran.
Shipping patterns are changing, and concerns about energy supply risks persist.
Oil prices remain below their earlier peak of $126 per barrel.