https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-rises-as-us-iran-peace-talks-stall-hormuz-shipping-slowsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-rises-as-us-iran-peace-talks-stall-hormuz-shipping-slowshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-rises-as-us-iran-peace-talks-stall-hormuz-shipping-slows#u44626Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:25:18 +0000Oil prices are advancing as shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz drops following Iranian tanker attacks. Markets are reacting to a deadlock in peace talks between the US and Iran and heightened tensions in Lebanon. Data indicates a sharp decline in vessel movement over the weekend, with some shipping now shifting toward routes controlled by Tehran. While some price movements remain mixed, the combination of stalled diplomacy and maritime risks in a critical energy corridor is buoying costs.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a primary global chokepoint for oil exports. Disruptions h