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Vanguard (NG)·September 9, 2026 at 9:23 AM

Brent North Sea crude, the international oil benchmark, rose above $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since late July. According to Vanguard, the price surge was driven by fresh flare-ups in the Middle East conflict, which heightened concerns over potential disruptions to global oil supplies. The development marks a significant milestone for energy markets amid ongoing geopolitical instability in the region.

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