Brent rises to $99 after Iran threat

Tension: Iran could attempt to stop tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz

Oil rose to $99 a barrel as investors bet on further policy action to support global economic growth and tension over Iran and a strike in Norway kept oil supply concerns in focus.

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