Oil prices soar to $103 per barrel again as Middle East supply concerns intensify

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What happened

Recent developments have led to a surge in oil prices, largely driven by new restrictions placed on Chinese fuel exports.

This, combined with reports of increased US military presence in the Middle East, has heightened concerns over supply stability.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:11:48 UTC.

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