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U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright plan to call energy CEOs from Exxon and Chevron to discuss boosting oil and gas output as the Iran war drives prices above $99 per barrel. Oil rose 4.6% Thursday as traders questioned whether peace talks would resolve Middle East supply disruptions. Price levels now rival those seen after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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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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