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Oil Prices Rise for Third Day on Middle East Tensions

Original: ⚡ NEWS Oil Prices Rise on Middle East Escalation Fears Oil prices extended gains for a third consecutive day as escalati

Oil prices rose for a third consecutive day as escalating tensions in the Middle East raised fears of disruption to regional energy flows. Traders are pricing in the risk that the conflict could spread and affect oil shipments through the region, keeping investors on edge about potential supply shortfalls.

Why now: Fears that Middle East escalation could disrupt global oil supplies are driving sustained market attention.

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• ⚡ NEWS Oil Prices Rise on Middle East Escalation Fears Oil prices extended gains for a third consecutive day as escalating tensions in the Middle East threaten to disrupt regional energy flows. The market reaction reflects investor concerns that geopolitical instability could… · GeoWire · 3

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