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Oil jumps as Trump claims new Hormuz blockade on Iran

A line chart that tracks Brent crude oil prices per barrel from June 15 to July 13, 2026. Prices opened at $83.29 on June 15, fell to $73.24 on June 29, and recovered to $82.79 by 2:54 p.m. ET July 13. The range spans $70.30 to $83.76.

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Data: Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Ben Geman/Axios

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