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Brent crude oil tops $101 to close at highest level since May as fighting escalates in Persian Gulf

09 SEP 2026 · 1907Z

Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran fueled concerns over further disruptions to Middle East energy supplies.

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