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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Oil extends gains with Brent at $120 as fears of an extended U.S.-Iran conflict rise
INTRO: Brent crude oil surged to $120 a barrel on signs of a prolonged US blockade of Iranian exports and stalled nuclear negotiations, stoking fears that supplies will remain tight for longer. Laura Westbrook reports.