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00:02U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright plan to hold a call with
00:07energy company CEOs, including Exxon and Chevron, according to Reuters. They will discuss boosting
00:14oil and gas output as the Iran war drives higher global energy prices. Oil prices rose about 4.6%
00:20on Thursday to above $99 per barrel as traders questioned whether U.S.-Iran peace talks would
00:27resolve supply disruptions in the Middle East. A White House spokeswoman said the secretaries
00:32remain in contact with industry leaders. The price surge returns to levels seen after Russia's
00:372022 invasion of Ukraine and poses risks to Republicans ahead of November midterm elections.
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