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Attacks on West Asia crude supplies are driving a sustained rise in global crude oil prices.
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What happened
Attacks on West Asia crude supplies are driving a sustained rise in global crude oil prices.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
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Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
- Brent
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- Brent price increases are raising local production costs in South Africa, prompting commentary from Investec economists.
- Global energy shocks are driving up Brent crude prices due to Houthi attacks and the US-Iran war.