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Why are oil prices rising? US-Iran tensions threaten Middle East oil supply

Hindustan Times - World · 21 August 2026 at 6:02 pm

Why are oil prices rising? US-Iran tensions threaten Middle East oil supply

Oil prices rise for a second week as US-Iran tensions, sanctions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions raise fears of tighter global oil supplies.

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Why are oil prices rising? US-Iran tensions threaten Middle East oil supply

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