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Oil Surges Past $100 Amid Middle East Escalation

Brent crude oil prices rose above $100 per barrel following intensified attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and US military strikes on Iranian tankers. The surge has reignited inflation fears just as interest rate decisions loom.

9 Sept, 17:31 — 10 Sept, 06:33
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bloombergHigh1h ago

Oil Tops $100 as Iran Vows to Escalate War, Trump Says US Will Win

Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)

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morningstar11h ago

Oil's surge back above $100 fuels fresh inflation fears at a crucial time for interest rates - Morningstar

Oil's surge back above $100 fuels fresh inflation fears at a crucial time for interest rates  Morningstar

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual6h ago

Brent holds above $100 as tanker attacks deepen supply fear

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thestreet10h ago

Oil prices hit very unwelcome levels

Pump prices surge as Middle East fighting pushes Brent crude over $100.

By Daniel Kline

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gulf-newsMixed7h ago

Iran strikes ships, expands no-go zone outside Hormuz strait

Iran war drives oil prices to $100 per barrel as Tehran strikes ships

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nation-thailandMixed8h ago

Iran and US shipping attacks intensify, push oil above US$100 - Nation Thailand

Iran and US shipping attacks intensify, push oil above US$100  Nation Thailand

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myjoyonlineMixed14h ago

Brent crude oil rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies

Brent crude futures breached $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since late July, as Iran and the U.S. hit tankers in the ​biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began, threatening to worsen the ongoing impairment of energy supplies from the Middle East.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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