Tokyo, March 3, 2026 (AFP) - Brent crude surges more than 4% on Middle East turmoil

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2026-03-03

Brent crude was up more than 4 percent to over $81 per barrel in afternoon trade in Asia on Tuesday on the back of the turmoil in the Middle East. Around 0800 GMT Brent was trading up 4.41 percent at $81.17 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was up 3.99 percent at $74.07 per barrel. stu/fox ...

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