Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
Oil prices rose by nearly 1% in Asian trade on Thursday following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, raising fears of a broader Middle East conflict. Brent crude reached $81.55 a barrel, while WTI climbed to $78.67. Concerns over Iran's potential response and US stockpile data further influenced the market.
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