Why oil prices are muted despite Iran attack?
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London (AFP) April 16, 2024
Oil prices have failed to soar even after major crude producer Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles, risking wider conflict in the crude-rich Middle East. On Tuesday, the world's main oil contracts were trading slightly higher. European benchmark, Brent North Sea crude, gained 0.1 percent to $90.17 per barrel. WTI, the main US traded oil contract, won 0.3 percent to $85.66