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Global Oil Price Vaults Over $95 a Barrel as War Threats Intensify

NYT > Business·July 22, 2026
Global Oil Price Vaults Over $95 a Barrel as War Threats Intensify

Global oil prices have surged past $95 a barrel due to escalating war threats. The risk of continued fighting in the region is contributing to uncertainty about energy flow. A threatened blockade in the Red Sea is also adding to concerns about the stability of oil supplies. Rising tensions are driving up oil prices as investors worry about potential disruptions to global energy markets.

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