EconomyOil jumps after tanker attack as Hormuz traffic slows

Oil prices surged following an attack on a tanker. Transit through the Strait of Hormuz had climbed to nearly 90% of prewar levels last month, but has since dropped sharply.

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FFinancial Times★★★★☆2026-10-08 11:14Original