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Global oil prices settle above $90 a barrel after U.S. and Iran exchange fire for first time in a month

Oil prices ended sharply higher on Monday after the U.S. and Iran renewed hostilities, as the Middle East conflict stretches into its seventh month.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET · First coverage Aug 31, 2026 at 3:47 PM ET

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Global oil prices settle above $90 a barrel after U.S. and Iran exchange fire for first time in a month

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