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  "id": 11363278,
  "title": "Asia energy stocks rise as Middle East tensions lift oil",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/asia-energy-stocks-rise-as-middle-east-tensions-lift-oil",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-02T04:40:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/asia-energy-stocks-rise-as-middle-east-tensions-lift-oil-4928883"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Asian energy stocks experienced a surge on Friday, driven by a rise in oil prices as tensions in the Middle East eased and worries about fuel supplies diminished. Brent crude remained above $102 a barrel, up sharply from the previous session, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate hovered around $93. The market's reaction reflected assessments of potential U.S. military reinforcements in the Gulf, possibly including another aircraft carrier, and China's decision to suspend most refined-fuel exports in October, heightening supply concerns. SK Innovation in South Korea surged 8.5%, while S-Oil Corp in South Korea soared 10%. Japan's Inpex Corp rose 2.3%, and Eneos Holdings in Japan advanced 1%. Australian energy stocks also gained, with Woodside Energy and Santos each up 1% and 2%, respectively. The positive trend unfolded despite a weaker regional equity market on Friday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}