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Oil prices surge above $100 again
Middle East Eye5 days ago
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The article reports a sharp rise in oil prices (WTI > $103, Brent ≈ $116) as the Israeli–US campaign against Iran continues, pushing benchmark crude back above the $100 threshold. This signifies continued market disruption from the conflict, increasing economic pressure on states and raising risks to energy supply chains and regional stability.
Summary
Oil prices surge above $100 again
Oil prices jumped at the start of Asian trading on Monday, with benchmark crude climbing sharply as the Israeli-US war on Iran showed no sign of ending.
West Texas Intermediate rose 3.5 percent to $103.13 per barrel, moving back above the $100 threshold. Brent crude also advanced, gaining nearly 3 percent to reach $115.93 per barrel.
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IsraelUnited StatesIranBrent crudeWest Texas Intermediate (WTI)Middle East Eyeglobal oil markets
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Key Phrases
"Sustained conflict (Israeli–US actions against Iran) is directly driving energy-price shocks, signaling prolonged market disruption.""Oil above $100 increases economic strain on importers and raises fiscal/stability risks for vulnerable states, which can feed back into geopolitical tensions.""Higher energy prices raise shipping, insurance, and logistics costs and may indicate continued threats to chokepoints (e.g., Strait of Hormuz) and energy infrastructure.""Market volatility can constrain military supply chains and civilian economies, potentially influencing decision-makers toward escalation or retaliatory actions."