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Video. Oil prices rise again as conflicting Iran-US messages fuel uncertainty

Updated: 26/03/2026 - 15:23 GMT+1

As the prospect of de-escalation in the Iran war remains uncertain, oil prices are rising, with the international benchmark Brent trading above $106 a barrel on Thursday morning.

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