Oil prices rise as Middle East airstrikes escalate
Most outlets reported that oil prices increased by nearly 7% due to escalating airstrikes in the Middle East. Business Recorder added context, noting the rise occurred as US government data showed domestic crude inventories had fallen to a multi-year low. The framing remained largely consistent across the excerpts, with the primary emphasis on the price increase and its link to the airstrikes.
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Oil jumps 7pc
NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed about 7 percent on Wednesday as airstrikes resumed in the Middle East, adding to worries about dwindling supply as US government data showed domestic crude inventories fell to a multi-year low. Brent futures settled USD 6.65, or 7.91 percent, higher to USD 90.74 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude gained USD 5.20, or 6.56 percent, to USD 84.46 a barrel. The U...
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