Oil rises nearly 1% as US launches new strikes against Iran, supply tightens - Reuters
Oil rises nearly 1% as US launches new strikes against Iran, supply tightens Reuters
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"the $4,000 mark was a good level for support, and we can see some fresh interest in buying gold."
— Elon Musk , Executive
"a deal for peace could be signed this weekend."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If we hear anything from Iran that is positive, it's clear the odds of a peace agreement will change dramatically."
— Ray Attrill , Executive
"ship traffic in the Gulf and oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are rising even as Washington and Tehran struggle to reach a deal on ending their more than three-month-old war."
— Chris Wright , Executive
"The U.S. is going to attack Iran 'very hard' if no peace deal is finalized."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"ship traffic in the Gulf and oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are rising even as Washington and Tehran struggle to reach a deal on ending their more than three-month-old war."
— Chris Wright , Executive
Key People
Chris Wright is the U.S. Energy Secretary.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Elon Musk is the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla.
Ray Attrill is the head of FX Strategy at National Australia Bank.
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Oil prices rose nearly 1% following U.S. military strikes on Iran and a large drawdown in U.S. crude stocks.
Oil prices increased by about 1% after the U.S. military's new strikes on Iran and a significant draw in U.S. crude stocks.
Oil prices climbed about 1% after the U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran and market data showed another large draw in U.S. crude stocks.
Oil prices climbed about 1% after the U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran and market data showed a significant draw in U.S. crude stocks.
Oil prices climbed about 1% after the U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran and market data showed another large draw in U.S. crude stocks.
Oil prices climbed nearly 1% after the United States launched fresh military strikes against Iran, while another sharp drawdown in US crude inventories added to concerns over tightening global supply.
Oil prices climbed about 1% after the U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran and market data showed another large draw in U.S. crude stocks.
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