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Oil Futures Rise as Attacks on Saudi Arabia, U.S.-Iran Risks Persist

Source: WSJ

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WSJ reported on 29 Oct 2026: Oil Futures Rise as Attacks on Saudi Arabia, U.S.-Iran Risks Persist.

Brent crude futures rose 4% to highest close since May 4, while December WTI gained 2.4% Oil futures rose sharply Thursday, with Brent crude ...

— WSJ
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Crude benchmarks move budgets, currencies and inflation in producer and importer countries alike. For economies such as Nigeria, where fuels dominate exports, production and refining decisions move the whole economy.

68.0% of Iran’s merchandise exports were fuels in 2023

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