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Oil prices rise as US-Iran tensions disrupt shipping
Oil prices rise as US-Iran tensions disrupt shipping Oil prices rose after several days of tit-for-tat strikes between the United States and Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and renewed concerns about global energy supplies. Brent crude futures gained 58 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $72.57 a barrel by 02:07 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 88 cents, or 1.3 percent, to $70.11 a barrel. The increase followed a sharp decline last week, when Brent fell 10.6 per
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