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This approach offers a much higher level of statistical rigor than most previous studies.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Front-month WTI crude oil futures are 2.0% higher at $113.82 per barrel; front-month Brent crude oil futures are 2.1% higher at $111.28 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Disruption to shipping in the narrow waterway, through which a fifth of the world's energy shipments usually passes, has pushed up the price of energy around the world and raised concerns about higher inflation globally.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Many countries in the region are net oil exporters, which could help them benefit from higher oil prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The king roared his roar and the others bellowed; the splashing sprayed higher and the boat rocked wildly, and was slowly, ferociously, pushed out to sea.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr