Oil Gains as Middle East Conflict Threatens Supply

Oil prices rose 4% as markets weighed Middle East supply risks against a planned IEA reserve release. Brent reached $91.32 amid ongoing conflict with Iran.

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Oil markets saw a price rebound on Wednesday as investors weighed the impact of a potential record-breaking release of oil reserves against escalating geopolitical tensions. Brent futures rose 4% to $91.32 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) increased by 4.4% to $87.14. The market's upward movement follows a period of volatility driven by the conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran.

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