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Business● LowSep 4 · Sep 4, 2026, 7:50 PM

Slight rise in oil during a week marked by concerns over the Middle East

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · global

Brent crude rose 0.80% reaching $96.28 per barrel, driven by tensions between Iran and the U.S. in the Strait of Hormuz. WTI also showed an increase, while the market evaluates the impact of attacks and oil transit figures through the strategic waterway.

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