CNBC Daily Open: Oil jitters persist as U.S. targets Iranian ships near Strait of Hormuz

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Oil prices are experiencing volatility due to tensions near the Strait of Hormuz, but are slightly higher as traders anticipate a release of emergency crude reserves to mitigate disruptions, the move is expected to stabilize the market. The situation in the Middle East continues to cause uncertainty in the oil market. Traders are cautiously optimistic about the potential release of reserves.

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Oil was slightly higher as traders expect a group of countries to tap emergency crude reserves to mitigate disruption caused by the war in the Middle East.

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Original article published by CNBC on March 11, 2026.
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