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  "id": 4996931,
  "title": "Oil up nearly 1% as US and Iran trade fresh strikes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/oil-up-nearly-1-as-us-and-iran-trade-fresh-strikes-4996931",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-02T02:51:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
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    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437536/oil-up-nearly-1-as-us-and-iran-trade-fresh-strikes"
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  "summary": "Oil prices surged nearly 1% on Wednesday, following the US and Iran's exchange of strikes overnight, which has heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures climbed 0.92% to $95.52 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased 0.89% to $91.02. The escalation comes after the US launched airstrikes against targets in Iran, and Iran responded with its own strikes, including against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and a US military base in Jordan. The ongoing tensions have forced traders to seek alternative crude shipments, further impacting oil supplies.",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Oil up nearly 1% as US and Iran trade fresh strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/oil-up-nearly-1-as-us-and-iran-trade-fresh-strikes",
        "published": "2026-09-02T00:55:24.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Oil up nearly 1% as US and Iran trade fresh strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/oil-up-nearly-1-as-us-and-iran-trade-fresh-strikes-4985779",
        "published": "2026-09-02T01:01:07.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Hindu BusinessLine",
        "title": "Oil up nearly 1% as US and Iran trade fresh strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/oil-up-nearly-1-as-us-and-iran-trade-fresh-strikes-5005234",
        "published": "2026-09-02T03:28:07.000Z"
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