Economics

Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Crude oil values have climbed to $100 per barrel, a threshold not crossed since May, as heightened tensions in the Middle East have rekindled concerns about the stability of worldwide energy

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