On Wednesday, the global price of Brent crude oil, a key benchmark for international trading, surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since July. This increase was driven by escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, which have heightened concerns about oil supply stability. The U.S. Central Command reported the destruction of five oil tankers belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, prompting the IRGC to issue a warning for the evacuation of all oil tankers in Kuwaiti and Bahraini waters. As a result, Brent crude prices rose by approximately 2.7%, reaching $100.57 per barrel for November contracts, while U.S. oil prices increased by about 2% to $95 a barrel. This situation underscores the ongoing volatility in global oil markets and its potential impact on economies worldwide.
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Oil prices climb over $100 per barrel as US war in Iran continues
