A new threat in the Middle East sends oil over $100 a barrel again
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Alina Selyukh |
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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The price of crude oil is rising again following Houthi claims of attacks on tankers in the Red Sea. What could it mean for gas prices, inflation and the global economy?
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