Tokyo, March 17, 2026 (AFP) - Oil up again in Asian trade, with focus on Iran war

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2026-03-17

Oil climbed again in Asia on Tuesday after prices retreated a day earlier, with investors remaining focused on the Strait of Hormuz. At around 0030 GMT, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was up 1.95 percent at $95.32 after it fell 5.3 percent the previous day. Brent Crude was 1.84 percent higher at $102.05 after it dropped back 2.8 percent Monday. Japan said Monday it was beginning the release of its strategic oil reserves and the head of the Interna......

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