BREAKING: Oil prices spike after Biden says he's 'discussing' Israeli strikes on Iran

President Biden was asked by a reporter if he supported Israel striking Iran's oil facilities, to which he replied 'we're discussing that' - causing oil prices to skyrocket

Oil prices have reportedly skyrocketed after President Biden discussed aiding possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities.

Asked by a reporter if he supported Israel striking Iran's oil facilities, the US leader replied "we're discussing that" - causing oil prices to jump five percent over concerns of an all out war in the Middle East.

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