Oil prices bounce back: Brent nears $100 after hitting a more than two-month low

Crude oil prices are on the upswing following major declines fueled by geopolitical tensions.

Brent crude approaches the $100 per barrel threshold, while WTI records similar gains.

Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have disrupted refinery operations, leading to a notable drop in global refining activities, especially in Asia and Russia.

However, the US has successfully ramped up refining inputs to mitigate worldwide shortages.

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Source attribution: Times of India – Business.

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