WTI hits highest level since July following latest U.S. attacks against Iran

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Oil prices extended gains Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East escalated, with the U.S. carrying out new strikes against Iran. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, were up 3.8% to $93.89 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures added 3.7% to $89.41 per barre….