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Euronews News30/04/2026Business

Oil Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Escalate and UAE Exits OPEC

Brent crude hits $126 per barrel amid stalled Strait of Hormuz negotiations and potential US military action in Iran

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Oil prices spiked to levels not seen since 2022 as markets react to a persistent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and potential US military action in Iran.
Meanwhile, the UAE's withdrawal from OPEC adds further uncertainty to global energy governance.

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Oil prices spiked to levels not seen since 2022 as markets react to a persistent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and potential US military action in Iran. Meanwhile, the UAE's withdrawal from OPEC adds further uncertainty to global energy governance.

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