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Global Oil Benchmark Hits 6-Month High Amid US-Iran Conflict Fears
Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose above $71 a barrel for the first time since late July, driven by fears of a potential conflict between the U.S. and Iran that could impact oil supplies.
19 Feb, 10:09 — 19 Feb, 11:56
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Oil Pushes Above $70 as Investors Fear U.S. Strike on Iran - The Wall Street Journal
Oil Pushes Above $70 as Investors Fear U.S. Strike on Iran The Wall Street Journal
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Global oil benchmark hits 6-month high amid fears of U.S.-Iran conflict
Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, on Thursday rose above $71 a barrel for the first time since late July, amid fears supplies could be compromised by a U.S. attack on Iran.
By Jamie Chisholm
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First report: wsj · 19 Feb, 10:09|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h
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