# US says it’s clearing Hormuz traffic: Why are oil futures beyond $100?

https://mins.news/en/item/57547

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-14 11:06 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/14/us-says-its-clearing-hormuz-traffic-why-are-oil-futures-beyond-100?traffic_source=rss

> Brent crude has climbed to $107.82 a barrel despite President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States is helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz and escorting oil shipments. Attacks on shipping, damage to Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline and Houthi strikes have heightened supply fears, while tracking data shows traffic remains far below normal.

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