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Oil nears $100 a barrel as Middle East tensions fuel inflation fears ahead of interest-rate decision

Prices were on the rise after the Saudi energy ministry – the world’s largest oil exporter – said operations at some of its facilities had been disrupted by strikes from Iran-aligned Houthis.

Republican Ledger staff · 10:54 AM ET

Oil nears $100 a barrel as Middle East tensions fuel inflation fears ahead of interest-rate decision
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Prices were on the rise after the Saudi energy ministry – the world’s largest oil exporter – said operations at some of its facilities had been disrupted by strikes from Iran-aligned Houthis.

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