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Business10 March 2026Archive brief

Price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil rises by more than five percent to US$87.65 per barrel

The price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil rises by more than five percent to US$87.65 per barrel after United States president Donald Trump escalated threats related to the Strait of Hormuz.

By Belfast Herald Staff Reporter2 min read

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The price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil rises by more than five percent to US$87.65 per barrel after United States president Donald Trump escalated threats related to the Strait of Hormuz.

The development was among the significant business stories being followed from World. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to AFP via SpaceWar.com on 10 March 2026.

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