Oil prices jump as Trump Iran deadline approaches, following Kharg Island attack
The Hill
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Oil prices rose Tuesday after the latest U.S. attacks on Iran and amid President Trump’s threats of escalation.
Prices for U.S. benchmark WTI were up more than 3 percent at $116 per barrel as of Tuesday.
The price of international benchmark Brent Crude was also up, though the increase was not as dramatic.
The U.S. struck military…
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