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OPEC+ Approves Further Oil Output Increase

Oil prices jump 2.8% as U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Iran over Strait of Hormuz attacks

By

Lee Ying Shan

13h ago· 2 min readenNews

Summary

Oil prices surged after the U.S. launched retaliatory strikes against Iran following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 2.87% to $72.46 per barrel, while Brent crude jumped 2.75% to $76.18 per barrel. The U.S. military warned Iran would face "heavy costs" for targeting commercial shipping, escalating tensions in a region critical to global oil supply.

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bskyOil prices jump 2.8% as U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Iran over Strait of Hormuz attackscnbc.com

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The U.S. military said it had begun a 'series of powerful strikes' against Iran after three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack on Tuesday
warning Tehran would face 'heavy costs' for targeting commercial shipping
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Oil prices rose on Wednesday after the U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

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