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Oil prices rise more than 2% on back of Iran concerns

Oil prices have risen by more than 2% this morning on concerns that Iran's seizure of a British tanker last week may lead to supply disruptions in the energy-rich Gulf.
Business • 22 Jul 19

Oil jumps after US navy downs Iranian drone

Oil prices rose today as tensions spiked again in the Middle East after the US said it had destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz, a major chokepoint for global crude flows.
Business • 19 Jul 19

Oil down 1% as economic worries outweigh tanker tension

Oil prices slipped more than 1% today as signs of an economic slowdown amid international trade disputes began to outweigh supply fears stoked by attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman last week.
Business • 17 Jun 19

British envoy to Iran summoned over Hunt comments

The British ambassador to Iran has been summoned to explain comments blaming the Middle Eastern nation for attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.
Asia • 15 Jun 19

Oil tankers struck in suspected attacks in Gulf of Oman

Two oil tankers were hit in suspected attacks in the Gulf of Oman and the crews have been evacuated, shipping firms and industry sources said.
World • 13 Jun 19

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