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UK Gas MonthsOIL ($/bbl) WEDTHUVAR D-1 VAR W-1AVG.MAXMIN 25/326/3FROM THE BEGINNING OF THIS YEARBRENT USD/BBL 102.22 108.015.79-0.6476.31112.1959.96BRENT DEC2682.2984.412.12-0.7768.9085.8759.35BRENT DEC2776.0477.361.32-0.6366.8978.2860.59BRENT DEC2873.8074.931.13-0.6367.0275.7162.39Crude oil prices climbed on Thursday as hopes for a Middle East ceasefirediminished. Markets also grew cautious ahead of a looming five-day deadline,with reports indicating US troop deployments to the region in preparation for apotential ground offensive. Hence, Brent crude soared by 5.7% to $108 perbarrel.Brent Crude Oil