Oil prices briefly surged above $100 per barrel on Wednesday, reaching a high of $100.07 for Brent crude, before pulling back to around $99.90. The spike is attributed to escalating US-Iran conflict and fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent has climbed about 25% since early August as hopes for a lasting end to the conflict have faded.
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