Brent Crude Oil Reaches $102.96, WTI Hits $91.27 Amid Middle East Tensions
Published on · Source: cnbc.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowBrent crude oil futures for May increased by over 3% to $102.96 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures rose 3.6% to $91.27 per barrel. This rise follows a significant decline on Monday, where Brent crude fell approximately 11% to around $99 after previously topping $112. The volatility in oil prices reflects ongoing uncertainties related to Middle East conflicts and comments from U.S. officials regarding military actions in the region. Despite a temporary recovery, concerns persist about potential disruptions to oil production and transportation in the area.
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