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Crude oil prices likely to remain volatile next week, on developments around the Strait of Hormuz
Updated On: 08 August, 2026 03:36 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
The energy market witnessed sharp swings during the week as investors responded to changing expectations over a possible agreement to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz which is a key global oil transit route
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Crude oil prices are likely to remain volatile next week as markets track developments around the Strait of Hormuz, while the Indian rupee could gain further ground against the US dollar if geopolitical risks remain contained, commodity market experts said on Saturday.
Brent crude futures rose 1.29 per cent to USD 83.55 a barrel on Friday but remained below the previous week's close of USD 90.12.


