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Rising oil prices directly increase energy bills for American drivers and households while adding pressure to inflation and transportation costs across the economy.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen argued on Sunday television that the president should bring the Iran conflict to an immediate close.
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange fell more than 2700 points amid rising oil prices tied to US-Iran tensions.
Crude oil prices rose sharply after President Trump signaled possible new strikes against Iran. Markets reacted to renewed hostilities that threaten supply routes in the Persian Gulf.
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Global equity markets declined and oil prices rebounded after fresh U.S. strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation renewed concerns over energy supply routes.
