Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for Aug. 7

Bloomberg Markets•Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 10:01 PM•2 min read

Oil extended gains on reports that Iran attacked “hostile targets” in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran seeking to bar US ships from the critical waterway in a deal with Oman.

Source: [Bloomberg Markets](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-06/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-aug-7)

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