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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elaine Kurtenbach

Asian shares gain, oil prices up after Russia price cap deal

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Asian shares were mostly higher and oil prices rose Monday after the European Union and the Group of Seven democracies agreed on a boycott of most Russian oil and a price cap of $60 per barrel on Russian exports.

Hong Kong’s benchmark jumped 3.7% and the Shanghai Composite added 1.6%.

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