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Oil hits over 3-week high on Middle East supply concerns amid war impasse
BusinessDay
Aug 20, 2026 · 15:44 WAT
Oil prices rose to more than three-week highs as concerns over potential Middle East supply disruptions increased amid an impasse in the Iran war. The development is relevant to Nigeria’s listed oil and gas sector because international crude prices can influence sector sentiment and company earnings expectations.