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 Scottish business confidence rose in May, figures show 30 May 2026 Asda reveals sales recovery as it strikes partnership deal with Ocado 30 May 2026 Royal Mail misses annual delivery targets but hails progress amid £500m plan 29 May 2026 Can cigarette maker BAT’s aim to be a mainly ‘smokeless’ business pay... 29 May 2026 Oil falls amid hopes for Trump peace deal backing 29 May 2026 UK home sales see huge spike as stamp duty ‘distorts’ market 29 May 2026 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
