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Crude oil prices jumped 3% to near $108 per barrel due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, including attacks on vessels in the Gulf and the closure of a Saudi oil pipeline.

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What
Crude oil prices jumped 3% to near $108 per barrel due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, including attacks on vessels in the Gulf and the closure of a Saudi oil pipeline.
When
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:15:00 GMT · 3h 36m ago
Where
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Why
Rising tensions in the Middle East, including attacks on vessels in the Gulf and the closure of a vital Saudi oil pipeline, have unsettled global energy markets.
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Oil prices have approached $108 per barrel, with potential to climb to $120 if threats persist. A return to $80 is possible if exports stabilize.

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