Oil Ends Mixed as Hormuz Traffic Remains Far Below Average
September 3, 2026
News summary: Reuters reported Brent eased 11 cents, or 0.12%, to settle at $95.52/bbl while WTI gained 29 cents, or 0.32%, to $91.30/bbl. Six commodity vessels crossed Hormuz on Wednesday, down from 11 and below the 10-day average of about 13.
Market context: The split price close did not signal normal physical flows; buyers still needed separate checks for transit permission, vessel history, insurance and actual loading windows.
Archive date: September 3, 2026