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Crude prices jumped by more than three percent, with benchmarks trading near 108 dollars per barrel.
Middle East security incidents included reported Houthi attacks, a pipeline drone strike, and a vessel strike in the Strait of Hormuz.
Diplomatic talks were postponed after Oman said there was a lack of consensus for the planned meeting between Gulf states and Iran.
Saudi Arabia’s east-west crude pipeline remained closed after drone damage, adding to supply concerns.
Why it mattersHigher crude prices can lift fuel costs, worsen inflation, and shake markets.
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Markets are watching how long the disruptions last and whether diplomacy can ease pressure on global oil supplies.