Oil Prices Surge to $100 Amid Middle East Conflict Escalation
Brent crude oil prices rose over 6% to $100 a barrel as military tensions in the Middle East intensified, raising concerns about global energy supplies and economic impacts.
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Brent crude oil prices rose over 6% to $100 a barrel as military tensions in the Middle East intensified, raising concerns about global energy supplies and economic impacts.
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