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Brent oil tops $90 as US, Iran intensify attacks in Middle East

Oil prices climbed significantly on Monday as tensions rose. Brent crude futures surpassed ninety dollars a barrel, reaching recent highs. Attacks in the Middle East have disrupted energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation follows a substantial weekly gain for oil prices. Analysts suggest markets are underestimating potential inventory impacts from these blockades.

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Primary source: Economic Times

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