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Monday, July 13, 2026
Oil prices jump more than 3.5% on renewed US-Iran fighting
Oil prices open sharply higher after the United States launched a wave of attacks on Iran and as Tehran announced it would close the Strait of Hormuz.
A barrel of international benchmark Brent crude for September delivery rose 3.75% to $78.86.
US benchmark West Texas Intermediate rose 3.65 percent to $74.02 per barrel for August delivery.
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