Crude oil prices climbed for the fifth consecutive session, with Brent surpassing $92 per barrel, following President Trump's intensified economic measures against Iran.
The spike comes after US President Donald Trump announced new measures to cripple Iran's economy
Aug 20, 2026
11:31 am
What's the storyOil prices have surged for the fifth consecutive session, with Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, crossing $92 a barrel.
The spike comes after US President Donald Trump announced new measures to cripple Iran's economy.
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