Oil prices hit three-week high on uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz
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Brent crude futures climbed 54 cents, or 0.59%, to $91.56 by 1157 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 59 cents, or 0.69%, to $85.53 a barrel.
The report was published on Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:39:36 +0530 and is attributed to Reuters. Prime Today News is presenting this source-attributed update so readers can understand the central development and follow the original reporting for complete context.
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