Crude oil stands at $75 as tankers head to Hormuz after four months of chaos

Crude oil prices dipped Friday as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz improved, easing supply disruption fears. This comes despite recent tensions after a cargo ship near Oman was struck, with Iran reportedly firing at the vessel. While geopolitical risks linger, oil shipments through the strait have seen an uptick following a ceasefire. Venezuela’s oil production may also face challenges due to power outages following recent earthquakes.