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Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as Iran war escalates
UK NewsBusinessSeptember 9, 2026 at 10:27 AMNational

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

By Lauren Almeida and Mark SweneyThe Guardian - UK News

Brent crude up by about 3% after latest fire between US and Iran in Gulf and Houthi attacks on Saudi citiesBusiness live – latest updatesThe 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 3% to more than $100.8 after tensions increased in the Gulf amid the latest tit-for-tat exchange of fire between the US and Iran. Continue reading...

Brent crude up by about 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 3% to more than $100.8 after tensions increased in the Gulf amid the latest tit-for-tat exchange of fire between the US and Iran.

Continue reading...

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