CNBC Daily Open: Crude flows back at prewar levels, but at what cost?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

Crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz return to prewar levels, but sharply higher prices at the pump continue to put pressure on the global economy.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:53:27 UTC.

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