Oil prices top $125 as US considers military options for Iran
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 01:19 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Reuters reports oil prices have topped $125. The Independent notes that Trump is slated to receive a briefing on plans for a series of military strikes on Iran in hopes it will return to negotiations.
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