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Oil Prices Near $103: Brent Crude Extends Gains As US-Iran Tensions Escalate

1 source · first seen 06:51 2 Oct · updated 06:51 2 Oct

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  • Brent crude is near $103 and extending gains
  • Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries have forced Moscow to restrict diesel exports
  • Higher crude prices pressure Indian oil marketers and raise fuel costs for airlines

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