Oil prices rose sharply on Monday as the US and its European allies consider a ban on Russian oil imports. This is because of the war in Ukraine. Russia is a major exporter of oil and a ban would put further pressure on the supply on the oil market, possibly leading to shortages.
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Oil prices rise sharply again, US considers ban on Russian oil
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