Brent oil jumps more than 4% as U.S. reportedly sends third aircraft carrier to Middle East

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Oil prices rose sharply Thursday following a report the U.S. is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:29:26 UTC.

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