Crude oil surges over 4% on Persian Gulf tanker attack and US Gulf production shutdowns
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Crude oil futures surged more than 4% following a tanker attack in the Persian Gulf and the shutdown of some production in the US Gulf as the region braces for a hurricane.
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- 01Crude oil futures surged more than 4% following a tanker attack in the Persian Gulf.
- 02US Gulf production facilities have been shut down as the region braces for a hurricane.
- 03Geopolitical risks and supply disruptions combine to support energy prices.