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Global Oil Prices Hit 4-Year High Amid Iran War Concerns

Global oil prices surged to a four-year high of over US$122 a barrel on Thursday. This rise stems from concerns that the US-Iran war could escalate, potentially causing prolonged Middle East oil supply disruptions and impacting global economic growth.

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