US API weekly crude imports for the week to Aug 14: 50,000 bbl, versus 835,000 bbl in the prior week.

On Aug. 19 Rezaei, a member of Iran’s parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, told media the management, supervision and inspection of the Strait of Hormuz are Iran’s sole responsibility and are overseen by the Armed Forces General Staff. He said if Iran’s interests are harmed anywhere in the world, Tehran could retaliate in the Strait of Hormuz against hostile states or governments by raising tariffs or seizing assets.

TrendForce reports DRAM spot market supply–demand remains weak; Q3 2026 trading volumes are expected to stay low while prices continue to edge higher. DDR4 1Gx8 3200MT/s average spot price rose from $42.61 in the week of Aug. 12 to $42.90 in the week of Aug. 18, up 0.67%. NAND trading momentum softened; 512Gb TLC wafer spot price gained 0.39% this week to $21.208 per wafer.