
Global oil prices have risen above $100 per barrel amid escalating military conflict between the United States and Iran, according to Punch. The surge has raised concerns over potential disruptions to global oil supply. The report also examines the implications of the price increase for Nigeria, an oil-producing nation whose economy is closely tied to crude exports.
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