Brent crude rises above $96 amid Red Sea tanker attacks
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- increased
- 2.20%
- per barrel
- $96.14
- rose
- 1.75%
- $88.35
Global crude oil prices surged on Thursday as Brent crude futures increased 2.20% to $96.14 per barrel, while WTI futures rose 1.75% to $88.35. This spike follows missile and drone strikes on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising safety concerns for commercial shipping in the region. The U.S. Central Command has responded with military actions against Iranian facilities to protect international shipping routes.
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