Brent crude nears $100 a barrel amid U.S.-Iran tensions
Oil prices climbed Wednesday as escalating U.S.-Iran strikes raised concerns over potential Middle East supply disruptions.
Brent crude approached the $100-per-barrel mark as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran intensified, according to CNBC. The tit-for-tat strikes between the two nations prompted market concerns about potential disruptions to energy supplies in the Middle East.
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- Brent crude nears $100 a barrel as U.S.-Iran tit-for-tat strikes stoke supply worries — CNBC — Top News
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