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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Veer Sharma

Oil Price Today (August 7): Crude oil rises above $83 as Strait of Hormuz deadlock continues. Here’s why

Oil prices extended their gains for a second session on Friday as fresh concerns over the Strait of Hormuz resurfaced after Iran, in coordination with Oman, proposed restricting the passage of vessels it considers hostile and imposing steep penalties on those violating the proposed rules.

Crude oil price on August 7

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