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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
May 8, 2026
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Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait

In mid-morning trade, global oil benchmark Brent was up by 1.5% at $101.60 (£74.50) a barrel, as it eased back from a gain of more than 2% earlier in the session. US-traded oil was 1.1% higher at $95.87. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
✨ Key Highlights
Oil prices rose in Asia following an exchange of fire between the US and Iran in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
- Brent crude jumped 1.5% to $101.60 a barrel, with US-traded oil up 1.1%.
- Key figures involved: US President Donald Trump and Iran.
- The incident occurred despite a ceasefire extension announced by President Trump on April 21, with reports of missiles, drones, and small boats being involved.
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