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Oil slips again as US signals easing of Iran Strait of Hormuz blockade
Economy
Published on 5 May 2026
A US ship exits safely but Gulf attacks hit commerce
Oil prices fell Tuesday after a sharp earlier jump tied to U.S. Navy efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S.-flagged vessel managed to exit the Gulf, easing near-term disruption worries. But the situation stayed tense as Iran carried out attacks in the region, striking commercial ships and setting a key UAE oil port ablaze.
- Oil prices dipped after earlier gains on Hormuz reopening efforts
- A U.S.-flagged vessel exited the Gulf, easing immediate supply fears
- Iran launched attacks that struck commercial vessels and disrupted trade
- A major UAE oil port was reportedly set ablaze
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