U.S. Crude Rises 5% to $82.13 as Hormuz Compensation Demands Cloud Reopening Talks

U.S. crude settled at $82.13 a barrel on August 10, 2026, up about 5%, after both Iran and the U.S. demanded compensation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran separately signaled progress on shipping lanes, but the mixed messages rattled market confidence. Wall Street closed lower that session.