🛢️ BREAKING: Oil prices rise as U.S. and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz. U.S. crude oil futures were up 3.4% to $73.87 per barrel by 6:03 p.m. ET. Brent futures, the international benchmark, traded 3.5% higher at $78.67. Dow Futures Now down 135.. Nasdaq 100 Futures down 154