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What is Brent crude?
Brent crude is a major global benchmark for oil prices, often used to price two thirds of the world's internationally traded crude oil supplies. When the story mentions Brent crude climbing, it's a key indicator of the overall direction of global oil prices, impacting everything from petrol to plastics.
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