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US-Iran tensions drive petrol, diesel prices higher amid Strait of Hormuz closure

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 20, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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US-Iran tensions and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz are pushing up petrol and diesel prices. WTI Crude Oil hitting $160 in April is at 1.4% YES, unchanged from yesterday.

The Strait of Hormuz closure matters because roughly a fifth of global oil supply passes through it. The odds for WTI Crude hitting $160 in April have stayed flat despite the news. The market saw a 25-point spike to 26% at 8:02 PM but quickly normalized. Traders appear reluctant to bet on $160 given how far that is from current prices, even with a real supply disruption underway.

Crude Oil Price Predictions for June have no clear direction, with no recent trades to report. The absence of activity suggests traders are waiting for concrete developments like an OPEC response or new military actions before committing.

The WTI Crude market is trading $72,164 in face value daily but only $704 in real USDC. That thin liquidity makes the market vulnerable to swings from large orders, which explains the spike. Face value here does not reflect actual market confidence.

Geopolitical risk is real, but the market is in wait-and-see mode. At 1.4¢, buying YES offers a potential 70.7x return if prices spike to $160, but that payout prices in how unlikely traders consider further escalation to be.

Watch for OPEC announcements and updates on the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Any shift in military posture or diplomatic stance from the US or Iran would be the most likely catalyst to move these markets.

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