Oil prices SKYROCKET past $100 as Donald Trump hints US will bomb Iran's reserves 'just for fun'

Oil prices climbed sharply this morning as President Donald Trump hinted the US would bomb Iran s reserves "just for fun" amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. Washington has intensified efforts to rally international support for protecting the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane after the Islamic Republic closed off the route last week. Brent crude futures for May delivery rose three per cent to $106. 18 per barrel, whilst US West Texas Intermediate contracts for April gained two per cent,

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Oil prices SKYROCKET past $100 as Donald Trump hints US will bomb Iran's reserves 'just for fun'

Oil prices climbed sharply this morning as President Donald Trump hinted the US would bomb Iran s reserves "just for fun" amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. Washington has intensified efforts to rally international support for protecting the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane after the Islamic Republic closed off the route last week. Brent crude futures for May delivery rose three per cent to $106. 18 per barrel, whilst US West Texas Intermediate contracts for April gained two per cent,

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