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Oil Prices Head for Fourth Monthly Gain as Middle East Tensions Escalate

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Crude oil prices were set for another weekly gain today, also extending their monthly rise to four months in a row amid continued fears of escalation in the Middle East and Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure.

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Earlier coverage on GreyNews

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  2. Oil prices decline after diplomatic push in Iran warOct 29, 2026 · The National
  3. Arab parties challenge Netanyahu and Sharjah closes beaches over oil spillOct 29, 2026 · The National
  4. Oil Prices Fall as Vance Moves to Restart Iran Peace TalksOct 29, 2026 · OilPrice
  5. Peace Talks Won’t Save Oil Buyers From $100-Plus OilOct 29, 2026 · OilPrice

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