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LOADINGERROR LOADINGApr 19, 2026, 11:20 PM UTCOil Prices Rise Again As Conflict In Middle East ContinuesOil prices have risen again, reflecting ongoing tensions in the Middle East and a back-and-forth standoff surrounding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.U.S. crude oil increased 6.4% to $87.88 per barrel, according to The Associated Press. Correspondingly, Brent crude made a 6.5% jump to $96.25 per barrel.See All UpdatesAdvertisement|Submit a tipAdvertisement
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Brent and U.S. crude futures have already spiked, surging more than 40% so far this month to their highest levels since 2022.
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