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Oil Prices Surge Toward $100 Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions and Supply Fears
Crude oil prices climbed sharply toward the $100 mark as heightened geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran sparked fears of potential shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Market analysts warn that prolonged conflict could trigger a severe global energy supply crunch.
7 Sept, 19:02 — 8 Sept, 00:54
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FTVery High4h ago
FirstFT: Oil prices near $100 as renewed supply crunch looms
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Oil Prices Near $100, Hit Multi-Week Highs On Fresh U.S.-Iran Tensions
Global oil prices hit multi-week highs and neared the $100 per barrel mark on Monday, following another escalation of tensions between U.S. and Iran.
By Gaurav Sharma, Senior Contributor
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Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict heighten supply worries
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Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict heighten supply worries
By Reuters
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