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Claim Text: On Wednesday, September 30, Brent crude oil rose above $102 a barrel.
Simplified Text: Brent crude oil rose above $102 a barrel on September 30, 2026.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-30" }
Subject Tags: Economy Energy Oil
UUID: a9750435-fbcb-4091-9ae2-981b5e7239f9
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Created: October 3, 2026 at 12:03 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: October 3, 2026 at 12:03 AM (1 week ago)

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Rising fuel prices strain budgets and challenge governments across Europe: 'Everything in our daily lives has become more expensive'

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https://lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/10/01/rising-fuel-prices-strain-budgets-and-challenge-governments-across-europe-everything-in-our-daily-lives-has-become-more-expensive_6758146_19.html

New highs in oil prices are straining European households' budgets and companies' profit margins, pushing governments to increase aid mechanisms. Diesel prices hit a new record high in the EU, averaging €2.23 per liter, with 19 member states breaking price records.

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