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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Oil Prices Surge Above $100 As Us Iran Tensions Escalate
Caption: Oil Prices Surge Above $100 As Us Iran Tensions Escalate. Oil prices have surged back above $100 a barrel as global markets react to rising tensions between the US and Iran. Benchmark Brent crude jumped more than 7%, while US oil prices climbed even higher after talks between United States and Iran ended without a deal. President Donald Trump also signalled tougher action, including a potential blockade of Iranian ports. The failed negotiations have fuelled fears that the global energy crisis could worsen, reversing last week’s price drop following a temporary ceasefire agreement. At the centre of the disruption is the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route through which around a fifth of the world’s energy supply passes. Since the conflict escalated, shipments have slowed dramatically, with only a few countries managing to secure safe passage for their vessels. The ongoing uncertainty is now pushing energy costs higher worldwide, raising concerns about further economic impact. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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