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Oil prices rise 3% as Trump sharpens Iran rhetoric amid talks impasse

CNBC Top Stories August 20, 2026 · 11:59 am Read Original
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Oil prices rise 3% as Trump sharpens Iran rhetoric amid talks impasse

Oil moved higher early Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump sharpened his rhetoric against Iran.

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Source CNBC Top Stories
Published Aug 20, 2026 · 11:59 am
Article ID 30pdqkr
Original URL Open source
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