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Oil Prices Surge Past $100 as Middle East Tensions Escalate

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Oil prices skyrocket as Middle East tensions escalate, surpassing one hundred dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022. Key routes like the Strait of Hormuz are nearly shut down, causing a significant drop in Iraqs output. Experts warn of potential economic fallout, with prices potentially reaching one hundred fifty dollars by years end. G7 finance ministers and the International Energy Agency are discussing releasing oil from strategic reserves. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f4d4c6091d0aec55

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