Oil prices rose over worries about supply disruptions after Iran warned of consequences if Arabian Gulf oil producers raise their output to replace Iranian barrels.
Brent crude gained 29¢ to stand at $110.73 a barrel, while US crude rose 23¢ to $98.93.
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The threat comes as Asian buyers of Iranian oil consider alternative Middle East suppliers and the US pressures other countries to stop importing oil from Iran, reports Reuters.
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