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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Karl Matchett

Oil prices rise as concerns grow over fragile US-Iran ceasefire deal

The price of Brent crude oil has risen more than 2 per cent on Thursday morning, following attacks on Lebanon by Israel.

On Tuesday night, a ceasefire deal was outlined and agreed between the US and Iran, leading to a massive fall in the cost of the commodity on Wednesday. Stock markets surged as optimism grew that the conflict could end soon and oil tankers would be able to once more move freely through the Strait of Hormuz.

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