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Oil hits $100 for first time since July

Oil hits $100 for first time since July
Financial Times Wednesday 09 September 2026, 07:19 UTC 1 min read
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Brent crude advances amid fears of a renewed global supply crunch

Brent crude advances amid fears of a renewed global supply crunch
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