London's Brent contract futures for August rose 99 cents to $75.38 a barrel, above its previous $75.09 per barrel record notched Friday.
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Oil Prices Surged on Middle East Violence
Oil prices hit a record Thursday as an escalation of violence in the Middle East
Oil prices hit a record Thursday as an escalation of violence in the Middle East triggered concerns about stability in the region.
Light, sweet crude for August delivery rose 93 cents to $75.88 a barrel in electronic trading on the NYMEX, breaking the previous intraday high of $75.78 set last Friday.
London's Brent contract futures for August rose 99 cents to $75.38 a barrel, above its previous $75.09 per barrel record notched Friday.
London's Brent contract futures for August rose 99 cents to $75.38 a barrel, above its previous $75.09 per barrel record notched Friday.




