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Hormuz Tensions Push Brent Above $91 as Oil Majors Reap $87bn Windfall
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Aug 19, 2026 · 04:13 WAT
Renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz pushed Brent crude above $91, while eight major oil firms reportedly posted a combined $87 billion windfall as second-quarter profits nearly doubled. The development is relevant to Nigerian equities because oil prices can influence the operating environment for listed energy companies.