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CNBC Daily Open: Three’s a crowd: U.S. carrier buildup in Middle East sends oil spiking

1 source · first seen 07:08 2 Oct · updated 07:08 2 Oct

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  • Washington has reportedly deployed a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East
  • An oil-price spike would raise costs for Indian oil marketers and airlines

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