https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-hangs-onto-gains-as-us-iran-peace-talks-stall-hormuz-shipping-slowsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-hangs-onto-gains-as-us-iran-peace-talks-stall-hormuz-shipping-slowshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-hangs-onto-gains-as-us-iran-peace-talks-stall-hormuz-shipping-slows#u44571Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:25:07 +0000Oil prices remain elevated as US-Iran peace talks have stalled and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil supplies, has seen reduced traffic due to increased tensions in the region. This slowdown in shipping comes as the world rapidly burns through oil stockpiles. Iranian attacks have pushed shipping toward a Tehran-controlled route.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for global oil supplies, with approximately 20% of the world's oil passing through it. Tensions in the region have been escalating due to