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Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as Iran war escalates

Brent crude up by more than 3% after latest fire between US and Iran in Gulf and Houthi attacks on Saudi cities The price of oil has risen above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as the escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens further disruption to global supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose by more than 3% to top $101 after tensions increased in the Gulf amid the…

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Iran targeted a U.S. base in Jordan with a series of missiles overnight, in retaliation for the U.S. military destroying five Iranian oil tankers.

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Oil Hits $100 a Barrel for First Time Since July as U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes

Iran targeted a U.S. base in Jordan with a series of missiles overnight, in retaliation for the U.S. military destroying five Iranian oil tankers.

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