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Global oil prices jump above $92 as tanker strike reports spread

Both U.S. and international benchmarks rose to their highest levels in nearly two weeks after the reports of strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Global oil prices surged above $92 a barrel following reports of strikes on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, lifting crude higher across key benchmarks, according to MarketWatch.

MarketWatch reported that both the U.S. and international oil benchmarks climbed to their highest levels in nearly two weeks.

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MarketWatchGlobal oil prices surge above $92 a barrel after report of strikes on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
MarketWatchGlobal oil prices surge above $92 a barrel after report of strikes on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz

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