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Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Per Barrel Amid Mideast Tensions
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By וואלה כסף
First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago
What happened
Oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel for the first time since July due to escalating Middle East tensions, including U.S.-Iran clashes and Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia. The surge in energy costs raises concerns about renewed inflation and potential interest rate hikes.
- 01Oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel amid Middle East conflict escalation.
- 02U.S. forces destroyed Iranian tankers after an attempted strike.
- 03Houthi rebels attacked Saudi Arabia, causing casualties and oil facility fires.
- 04Natural gas prices in the UK hit a 3.5-year high.
- 05Concerns rise over renewed inflation and potential interest rate hikes.
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