Oil climbs on US Iran tensions
Oil prices rose on August 14, 2026, amid geopolitical tensions related to the ongoing US maritime blockade of Iran and restrictions on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The increase followed a significant decline in the previous session due to weak demand and an increase in US oil inventories. However, prices are on track to achieve weekly gains of approximately 4% after a series of upward movements. The escalation by the United States in the region reflects concerns over potential disruptions to oil supplies, especially as vessel movements through the strait have decreased to their lowest level since the beginning of the month, heightening fears of disruptions to global oil supplies.
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