Oil surges to highest since March on Middle East escalation

Brent crude prices have risen sharply following an uptick in military activity and attacks in the Middle East, marking the highest level since March. The escalation suggests heightened supply risk, though the specific incidents and their impact on production remain unspecified. This development raises the risk premium on oil, with potential knock-on effects for inflation and global growth.

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