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Oil prices rise as US issues new Iran sanctions - YAHOO FINANCE

APRIL 18, 2025

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Oil prices rose on Thursday morning, on expectations of potentially tighter supply, after the US announced fresh sanctions on Iran's oil trade.

Brent crude futures were up 0.6% to $66.23 a barrel on Thursday morning, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 0.8% to $62.95 a barrel.

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US president Donald Trump's administration issued the new tariffs on Wednesday amid talks on Iran's nuclear programme.

Jim Reid, market strategist at Deutsche Bank (DBK.DE), said: "The rise was initially supported by the news on China’s openness to talks and then was further boosted by news of additional US sanctions on Iranian oil, with Treasury secretary Bessent posting that 'we will apply maximum pressure on Iran and disrupt the regime’s oil supply chain and exports'."

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