ENERGYSTORY 539· AUGUST 12, 2026

Oil prices rise as attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman stoke supply fears

Global oil prices climbed on Wednesday after deadly attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman amplified concerns about the security of international shipping routes. A shipping route

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