Brent Crude Surges Over 5% Past $106 per Barrel
Brent crude surged over 5% to reach $106.32 per barrel, indicating strong bullish momentum and intensified buying pressure across international energy markets.
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WTI crude oil gained 2.13%, demonstrating solid bullish intraday momentum across the energy markets.
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Crude oil traded flat around $82 as steady Persian Gulf oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz offset geopolitical friction between the US, Iran, and Oman.
Brent Holds Gains as Mideast Tensions Persist
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