Brent crude hit $108.57, WTI $96.27 as Trump rejected Iran's Hormuz Strait proposal. Gasoline $4.48/gal, diesel at record $6.45. Trump considering diesel export ban. CPI could exceed 4%, Fed rate hike odds at 70% for October, 92% for December. Political pressure building ahead of midterms.

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