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Oil prices surge to $103 as Iran strikes US-Israel war production facilities

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Brent crude climbed 3% on Tuesday, reaching a record high of over $102 per barrel after Iranian forces attacked energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf region—the initial such strike during this ongoing military confrontation between Tehran's allies or adversaries? The attacks mark Iran taking action against key production facilities for only once since hostilities commenced with Washington and Jerusalem.

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    Oil and gas prices have resumed rising after Iranian attacks on energy production facilities in the Persian Gulf.
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    Brent crude climbed approximately 3% to $103.2 per barrel, representing nearly a 50% increase from recent levels.
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    The conflict between Iran and US/Israel is ongoing as of March 17th with continued strikes on infrastructure.
[Mar 17] Oil prices rose again following Iranian attacks; Brent crude climbed to $103.2 per barrel (The Guardian).
[Mar 17, Mar 16-?] Iran carried out the first strikes on production facilities since war began with US and Israel.