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Brent jumps as Hormuz shipping pressure persists, tanker routes remain exposed

Brent crude rises on continued shipping risk in the Hormuz corridor, with tanker routes still exposed to disruption.

Update: This story updates earlier coverage: Brent jumps as Hormuz shipping pressure persists, tanker routes remain exposed

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2026-03-26T23:43:18Z
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Key Points

  • Brent crude rises to $105.4 per barrel as of 23:42 UTC on March 26.
  • Shipping pressure in the Hormuz corridor persists, with tanker routes exposed to disruption.
  • The session's move in Brent is 1.5%, with a 1-hour move of 1.2% and a 5-minute move of 0.4%.

Brent crude climbed to $105.4 per barrel as of 23:42 UTC on March 26, with the session's move reaching 1.5% amid ongoing shipping pressure in the Hormuz corridor.

The supplied market snapshot shows Brent was at 105.4 up 1.5% in the session.