Oil prices boosted by rising Middle East tensions

Oil futures rose Tuesday, on track for a third straight gain, as investors monitored rising Middle East tensions following U.S. attacks on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen over the weekend that drew threats of retaliation.

Mar 18, 2025 - 12:03
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Oil prices boosted by rising Middle East tensions
Oil futures rose Tuesday, on track for a third straight gain, as investors monitored rising Middle East tensions following U.S. attacks on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen over the weekend that drew threats of retaliation.