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Oil Prices Surge as Trump-Xi Meeting Fails to Make Clear Breakthrough on Strait of Hormuz Issue

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Published May 16, 2026 6:33 AM ・ Updated Jun 28, 2026 12:39 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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The talks between US and Chinese leaders failed to make substantial progress on restoring energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, reigniting market fears of global supply disruptions and causing a sharp rise in oil prices.

The talks between US and Chinese leaders failed to make substantial progress on restoring energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, reigniting market fears of global supply disruptions and causing a sharp rise in oil prices.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: May 16, 2026

(CNA New York, 15th Comprehensive Foreign Report) Oil prices surged today as the Trump-Xi talks failed to achieve substantial progress in restoring energy transport through the Strait of Hormuz, reigniting market concerns about global supply disruptions.

June futures for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude on the New York market rose 4.2% to close at $105.42 per barrel.

July futures for North Sea Brent crude on the London market rose 3.4% to close at $109.26 per barrel. (Compiled by: Hsu Jui-cheng) 1150516

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