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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
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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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warning Tehran would face 'heavy costs' for targeting commercial shipping
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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