Oil Prices Exceed $100 Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict and New Diplomatic Phase

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Published: 2026-09-09T08:23:16Z
Category: world
Source: The Guardian / AP News
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Oil prices have surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July, driven by an escalation in the US-Iran conflict. Concurrently, discussions between the US and Iran have entered a new phase following threats from former President Trump, signaling heightened geopolitical tensions that are impacting global energy markets.

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