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Oil prices rise amid continuing tensions in Middle East

Published: 05 Jun 2026 - 12:45 pm | Last Updated: 05 Jun 2026 - 12:52 pm
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Singapore: Oil prices rose today amid continuing tensions in the Middle East and limited traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent crude futures climbed 33 cents, or 0.35 percent, to $95.36 a barrel, after falling 2.84 percent in the previous session.

US West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased 2 cents, or 0.02 percent, to $93.06 a barrel, after dropping 3.1 percent on Thursday.
 

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