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Why did oil prices surge?
The story links the oil price surge to Gulf shipping attacks and hurricane fears in the US, pushing Brent crude near $105 a barrel. When oil, a key global commodity, becomes more expensive, it increases the cost of transport and manufacturing worldwide. This often translates into higher prices for consumers.
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