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A new threat in the Middle East sends oil over $100 a barrel again

A new threat in the Middle East sends oil over $100 a barrel again
NPR Business Thursday 23 July 2026, 20:36 UTC By Alina Selyukh 1 min read
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A new threat in the Middle East sends oil over $100 a barrel againThe price of crude oil is rising again following Houthi claims of attacks on tankers in the Red Sea. What could it mean for gas prices, inflation and the global economy? The price of crude oil is rising again following Houthi claims of attacks on tankers in the Red Sea.

A new threat in the Middle East sends oil over $100 a barrel againThe price of crude oil is rising again following Houthi claims of attacks on tankers in the Red Sea. What could it mean for gas prices, inflation and the global economy? The price of crude oil is rising again following Houthi claims of attacks on tankers in the Red Sea. What could it mean for gas prices, inflation and the global economy?
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