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S04 Ep49 Energy Market Update: Oil prices climb as US-Iran tensions disrupt shipping
07 September 2026

S04 Ep49 Energy Market Update: Oil prices climb as US-Iran tensions disrupt shipping

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Brent crude has climbed above $97 a barrel, its highest level since mid-July, as renewed US-Iran tensions disrupt shipping and keep markets on edge. In this episode, we examine the tit-for-tat attacks, emerging risks around the Strait of Hormuz and why intermittent calm may only encourage a stop-start cycle in oil flows.



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