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Oil prices swing sharply amid Middle East tensions and strategic reserve talks
Brent crude rose ~4% to $102 on US troop movements toward Middle East and China's refined fuel export halt, then eased 2-3% toward $100 as markets digested supply recovery and G7 talks on releasing strategic reserves (~100 million barrels proposed). WTI fluctuated near $89-92.
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Oil volatility directly impacts global energy costs, inflation expectations, and consumer prices. Geopolitical risks from Iran tensions, European diesel shortages, and US export policy shifts attracted trader attention. The price swings reflect interconnected global supply concerns and potential US policy changes under current administration leadership.
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