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US Navy seizes Iranian ship TOUSKA in Arabian Sea

Oil and gas prices have surged following the US Navy's seizure of an Iranian vessel in the Arabian Sea.

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The US Navy has seized the Iranian-flagged commercial vessel TOUSKA in the Arabian Sea after a six-hour standoff. In response, global oil and gas prices have spiked sharply, with Brent crude jumping 7.9% and European gas rising about 11%. Analysts attribute the market volatility to the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, and warn prices may remain volatile as the conflict develops.
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Bloomberg reports the seizure has caused Brent crude to jump 7.9% and European gas to rise about 11%, with analysts noting continued volatility.

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