Oil prices rise as Iran war boosts oil trading
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 04:48 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Business
Brent crude has hit a three-week high due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The Guardian Business reports that BP's profits have doubled in the first quarter of 2026.
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