Event Brief
Oil surges past $80 on Trump Hormuz fee threat
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Oil prices rose past $80 after Trump threatened a 20% fee tied to Hormuz security.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump threatened to impose a 20% fee for security of vessels transiting the Hormuz waterway.
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Trump said Washington would be the “guardian” of the waterway and seek reimbursement for security for vessels.
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