Oil Prices Rise Following Iranian Drone Strike on Energy Facility in Fujairah
Brent crude oil prices surged over 5.8% to settle above $114 a barrel after Iran struck an energy facility in the UAE's Fujairah, escalating tensions and threatening a recent US-Iran ceasefire. The attacks have raised concerns about prolonged disruption of key shipping lanes like Hormuz, potentially leading to supply shortages and economic risks.
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