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Oil hits six-week high as risks mount in two key straits, Thai pump prices rise
Oil hits six-week high as risks mount in two key straits, Thai pump prices rise
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Oil prices rose more than 3% as US-Iran attacks and Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping fuelled fears of tighter global suppliesFuel committee raises pump prices by 90 satang from July 23
Fuel committee raises pump prices by 90 satang from July 23
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
Petrol, gasohol and diesel prices rose across Thailand on July 23 as Middle East tensions drove up global oil and shipping costsOil hits five-week high as Middle East supply fears deepen
Oil hits five-week high as Middle East supply fears deepen
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
WTI closed at US$84.91 and Brent at US$91.01 as US-Iran attacks and a Houthi threat against Saudi shipping intensified supply fearsKuwaiti tanker Kaifan hit near Strait of Hormuz, crew injured
Kuwaiti tanker Kaifan hit near Strait of Hormuz, crew injured
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
The Kuwait-flagged tanker KAIFAN (IMO 9656046) was struck near Oman, leaving two crew members injured and forcing preparations to abandon shipHouthi blockade threat opens new front in Iran war
Houthi blockade threat opens new front in Iran war
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
A Houthi threat to blockade Saudi shipping raises fresh risks to oil supplies as US-Iran strikes continue despite ceasefire effortsTrump orders renewed US strikes after troops killed in Jordan
Trump orders renewed US strikes after troops killed in Jordan
SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026
President Donald Trump ordered renewed US strikes on Iran after two American troops were killed in Jordan, as Tehran widened attacks across the Gulf.Navy says vessel in Gulf of Oman report is not Thai
Navy says vessel in Gulf of Oman report is not Thai
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
The Royal Thai Navy confirms a vessel linked to an incident in the Gulf of Oman was not Thai-flagged, while Thailand’s only cargo ship there remains safeBOT Monitors Middle East Tension as Baht Drops 6% Year to Date
BOT Monitors Middle East Tension as Baht Drops 6% Year to Date
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn remains unconcerned by the new Hormuz shipping fees, noting a 5–6% weaker baht boosts trade and tourismGold tumbles below $4,000 as oil surge fuels rate fears
Gold tumbles below $4,000 as oil surge fuels rate fears
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Gold falls 3% below $4,000 as renewed US-Iran tensions lift oil prices, intensify inflation concerns and strengthen expectations of US rate rises.Trump warns Iran of 1,000-missile response over assassination threat
Trump warns Iran of 1,000-missile response over assassination threat
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026
Donald Trump says 1,000 US missiles are aimed at Iran if Tehran targets him, even as Washington and Tehran signal further talks amid renewed tensions