US-Iran Tensions Ignite Global Oil Market: Prices Surge to Multi-Week Highs
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CNBC Awaaz19-02-2026, 07:49

US-Iran Tensions Ignite Global Oil Market: Prices Surge to Multi-Week Highs

  • Oil prices experience biggest surge since October 2025 due to escalating US-Iran conflict concerns.
  • WTI crude hits $65/barrel, Brent crude closes above $70 for the first time in over two weeks.
  • Speculation of potential US military action against Iran drives market instability.
  • War could disrupt nearly one-third of global oil production, impacting supply.
  • Ongoing diplomatic talks have not yielded concrete results, with further price fluctuations expected.

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