Oil rises on Middle East supply worries
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Newswire reports that global oil prices rose on Thursday, October 22, to their highest level since May. The outlet links the increase to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Ada Derana and Hiru News report that oil prices climbed amid concerns about Middle East supply. Ada Derana (සිංහල) specifically connects the increase to tensions between Iran and the United States.
Hiru News (සිංහල) reports that Brent crude rose to $112.24 a barrel and that crude oil topped $110 a barrel. The reports provided do not include further details on the price movements, their duration or any expected impact on fuel prices.
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