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Brent rises more than 2% following tit-for-tat strikes by the U.S. and Iran
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Brent crude oil rose more than 2 percent Wednesday following reported military strikes. The U.S. attacked Iran, and Iran subsequently struck targets associated with U.S. allies, according to reports. Oil prices typically increase when geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalate due to concerns about potential supply disruptions.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/02/brent-oil-us-iran-strikes.html
