US oil closes above $87

Oil price: Jolted by Iran news

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By News wires

 03 July 2012 20:19 GMT

Brent crude rose more than 3% and pushed back above $100 a barrel on Tuesday as mounting tension over Iran's nuclear program sparked concerns about supply threats, while hopes for economic stimulus also supported oil prices along with equities.

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