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Oil hits $100 a barrel for first since July as Middle East conflict intensifies again

NBC Business·September 9, 2026·1 min read
Oil hits $100 a barrel for first since July as Middle East conflict intensifies again

Oil prices breached $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since July, as new flare-ups in the United States' war with Iran stoked fresh concern for global energy markets. The surge reflects heightened geopolitical tensions and their impact on supply.

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