Oil Prices Rise on New Iran Sanctions Threat

Crude oil futures rose after Donald Trump threatened economic sanctions on Iran trading partners. The move raised supply concerns as geopolitical tensions persist.

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Brent Crude Oil rose to $94.39 a barrel on Friday after the United States threatened sanctions on Iran trading partners. The benchmark climbed 61 cents or 0.65%, while West Texas Oil settled at $87.06 a barrel, up 23 cents or 0.26%.

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