Business Oil prices drop sharply and global markets surge as Strait of Hormuz reopened by News Room 17 April 2026 written by News Room 17 April 2026 0 comment Share 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Brent crude fell more than 10% to just under 89 US dollars a barrel in afternoon trading as Iranian authorities said the strait has fully reopened. Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail previous post West End ticket prices at ‘tipping point’: Is theatre in London simply unaffordable now? next post Beatriz de Moura, insightful editor and exceptional woman | Culture Intertek rejects higher £8.9bn approach from Swedish suitor 9 May 2026 South East Water boss to step down after damning report by MPs 9 May 2026 HSBC sees shareholder pushback against chair at AGM amid climate action concerns 8 May 2026 Survey reveals how first-time buyers are achieving dream home on a budget 8 May 2026 London stocks drift lower as Middle East tension simmers 8 May 2026 Burberry bets on British heritage and Gen Z as turnaround to be... 8 May 2026 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.