US-Iran tension boosts oil prices
Oil prices surged after Iran shot down a drone on Thursday that the US said was in international airspace and Tehran said was over its territory
24 June 2019 - 11:56
London — Oil prices rose on Monday, extending vast gains last week prompted by tensions between Iran and the US, as Washington was set to announce new sanctions on Tehran.
Brent futures were up 11 US cents, or 0.17%, at $65.31 a barrel by 8.45am GMT...
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