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Asian stocks tumbled as oil surged to a 2022 high amid Iran attacks and rising Middle East tensions.

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Singapore consumers in for higher petrol, electricity prices as oil spikes past US$100

The benchmark Brent crude shot up as high as US$119.50 a barrel on March 9, up 29 per cent.

Consumers and businesses in Singapore may soon see petrol prices rise again after a round of hikes last week.

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