Financial Post
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Jul 19, 2026
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Brent Oil Tops $90 as Middle East Attacks Threaten Hormuz Flows
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Article Excerpt
Brent crude jumped after the US and Iran escalated hostilities over the weekend, including the targeting of vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz and an attack on a key oil facility in Kuwait.
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