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Oil Prices Soar Amid Middle East Tensions | US News
Oil prices are surging to record highs as Middle East tensions escalate, with Brent crude nearing $110 and U.S. WTI above $100 — the biggest weekly jump since July. Attacks on energy infrastructure and shipping routes, especially near the Strait of Hormuz, are driving fears of a prolonged supply crunch. The U.S. and Iran’s escalating military posturing add uncertainty, pushing oil prices higher. Diesel has hit $6 a gallon for the first time ever, becoming a “silent killer” for the economy by inflating everything from food to industrial goods. Analysts warn prices could climb even further…
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