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Benzinga
Benzinga
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Namrata Sen

Oil Prices Could Surge By 10% As US Drops Bunker Buster Bombs On Iran, But May Not 'Last,' Says Analyst: 'Freight Disruptions Will Be The Story To Watch'

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In the wake of the U.S. dropping bunker buster bombs on Iran’s key nuclear sites, energy markets are preparing for potential disruptions and a further surge in oil prices.

What Happened:  The US’s aggressive actions against Iran, a significant oil producer, have heightened tensions in the region. This conflict, initially sparked by Israel’s extensive airstrikes, has thrust the global energy trade into the limelight.

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