Oil rises to near seven-month high on US–Iran tensions, trade policy

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Feb 24 : Oil prices rose on Tuesday, nearing seven-month highs, with traders assessing geopolitical risks ahead of another round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, while U.S. trade policy uncertainty added to broader concerns. Brent crude futures rose 59 cents, or 0.8 per cent, to $72.08 a barrel by 0424 GMT, while U.S. crude futures climbed 57 cents, or 0.9 per cent, to $66.88 a barrel. Brent is trading at its highest since July 31, while WTI is at its firmest since August 1. "At this stage,

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