Paris, France, July 23, 2026 (AFP) - Oil passes $100 a barrel again: why it's more serious this time

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Brent crude went back over $100 a barrel Thursday for the first time since May, as the conflict in the Middle East intensified. This time however, the impact on the world economy could be greater given the conflict shows no sign of ending and reserves have already been partially been drawn down. - Not the first time - The last time Brent crude -- the benchmark international oil contact -- broke above $100 a barrel was in March 12 during the fir......

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