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Brent crude prices surge 5% to exceed $99 per barrel

Brent crude oil prices have risen by 5%, returning to levels last observed in May 2026. The catalyst for this sudden price spike remains unconfirmed in the report, though it marks a significant deviation from recent trading ranges.

RBC.ruabout 3 hours agoCredibility 46%View source

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Mosaic Score10.0

Confidence0.9

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.5

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