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Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate

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What happened

The price of oil jumps to $105 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.

Key facts

  • The price of oil jumps to $105 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.
  • Reported by BBC Business and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:38:31 UTC.

Why it matters

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