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Oil prices rise on escalation in Middle East

Oil prices rise on escalation in Middle East

By Shadia Nasralla LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Thursday after U.S. strikes on Iran and renewed Israeli threats against Tehran revived concerns about disruptions to Middle East supplies. Brent crude futures were up 59 cents, or 0.62%, at $96.22 a barrel by 1327 GMT while U.S.

Oil prices hit fresh 6-week highs on renewed Middle East tensions

Oil prices hit fresh 6-week highs on renewed Middle East tensions

By Shadia Nasralla LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices hovered near six-week highs on Thursday after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran and renewed Israeli threats against Tehran heightened concerns about disruptions to Middle East supplies.

Oil prices settle up more than $4 a barrel on renewed US-Iran fighting

Oil prices settle up more than $4 a barrel on renewed US-Iran fighting

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Oil prices jumped more than $4 a barrel on Tuesday, settling at a five-week high, as traders feared more supply disruptions from the Middle East due to renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran.

Oil retreats from one-month high as traders weigh supply risks

Oil retreats from one-month high as traders weigh supply risks

By Anushree Mukherjee Sept 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Wednesday, retreating from more than one-month highs reached earlier in the session, with traders weighing the risk of supply disruptions after overnight strikes by the U.S. and Iran against signs that crude supplies continue to reach the

Oil settles 1% higher, as US-Iran strikes threaten supplies

Oil settles 1% higher, as US-Iran strikes threaten supplies

By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Brent crude prices settled 1% higher in a volatile session on Wednesday, driven by renewed military strikes between the U.S. and Iran that have restricted world oil supply.

Oil rises 1%, as US-Iran strikes risk limiting already impaired supplies

Oil rises 1%, as US-Iran strikes risk limiting already impaired supplies

By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Brent crude prices rose 1% in a volatile session on Wednesday, driven by renewed military strikes between the U.S. and Iran that have restricted world oil supply.

Oil rises, as US-Iran strikes risk limiting already impaired supplies

Oil rises, as US-Iran strikes risk limiting already impaired supplies

By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Brent crude prices were marginally higher in a volatile session on Wednesday, driven by renewed military strikes between the United States and Iran that have restricted world oil supply.

Oil prices fall after hitting over one-month high; traders weigh supply risks

Oil prices fall after hitting over one-month high; traders weigh supply risks

By Anushree Mukherjee Sept 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Wednesday after climbing to more than one-month highs earlier in the session, with traders weighing the risk of supply disruptions following overnight strikes by the U.S. and Iran against signs that crude supplies continue to reach the

Oil prices steady as traders weigh supply risks

Oil prices steady as traders weigh supply risks

By Anushree Mukherjee Sept 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday after climbing to more than one-month highs earlier in the session as traders weighed the risk of supply disruptions following overnight U.S. and Iranian strikes against signs that crude supplies continue to reach

US to seek back payment from Europe for Ukraine aid, Trump says

US to seek back payment from Europe for Ukraine aid, Trump says

WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would ask European nations to pay back the United States for military aid and munitions previously sent to Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia and appeared to signal a halt in sales to allied nations.

Oil prices rise 2% as US-Iran fighting stokes supply fears

Oil prices rise 2% as US-Iran fighting stokes supply fears

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed about 2% to a one-week high on Wednesday as a resumption in fighting between the U.S. and Iran renewed fears of supply disruptions from the Middle East. Brent futures rose $1.55, or 1.7%, to $92.04 a barrel at 10:33 a.m.

Oil rises over 2% as US and Iran resume military attacks

Oil rises over 2% as US and Iran resume military attacks

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Oil prices gained more than 2% on Monday after a resumption of military action between the U.S. and Iran rekindled market concerns about global supply disruption, as the conflict extended into its sixth month.