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Global Oil Price Nears $100 a Barrel as Conflict With Iran Deepens

Source: The New York Times Published Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:22:51 +0000
Global Oil Price Nears $100 a Barrel as Conflict With Iran Deepens

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Key context: The Houthis claimed to have attacked two ships in the Red Sea, and Iran said a third caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

The Houthis claimed to have attacked two ships in the Red Sea, and Iran said a third caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz.

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