New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Global oil prices surged sharply this week, with benchmark crude contracts ending Friday’s session more than 3 per cent higher, after renewed tensions between the United States and Iran dampened hopes of a near-term breakthrough over the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes.Brent crude futures settled at $109.26 a barrel, gaining $3.54 or 3.35 per cent on Friday, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude ended at $105.42 a bar…
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