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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Oil prices jump more than 2% after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Monday, after new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the ‌Gulf compounded supply ⁠concerns following the ⁠closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline.

Brent crude futures rose $2.90, or 2.77%, to $107.51 per barrel as of 2313 GMT. WTI futures ​rose $2.27, or 2.27%, to $102.32 per barrel. Prices had initially risen more than 3% at market open.

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