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Brent Oil Tops $100 as US-Iran War Shows Little Sign of Abating

Bloomberg Markets·September 8, 2026·1 min read

Brent crude topped $100 a barrel for the first time since July as US-Iran tensions heightened concerns about energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The price surge reflects market fears of supply disruptions in a key shipping lane, with no sign of abating conflict between the two nations.

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