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Oil prices jump 6% as tensions rise in the Middle East and Brent crude exceeds $115

March 19, 2026اقتصاد – الشروق أونلاينechoroukonline.comTranslated from Arabic
Oil prices jump 6% as tensions rise in the Middle East and Brent crude exceeds $115

Oil prices rose by about 6% during trading on Thursday, continuing their gains for the third consecutive session, driven by escalating attacks on energy facilities in the Middle East and worsening geopolitical tensions in the region, which heightened fears of global supply disruptions. According to trading data, Brent crude recorded its highest levels in over a week, with May 2026 futures rising by 5.59% to reach $115.78 per barrel by 10:36 AM GMT, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures for April rose by 0.49% to $96.79 per barrel. View the full content on الشروق أونلاين

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