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European natural gas prices are poised for their strongest monthly surge since March, driven by the ongoing Middle East war that continues to disrupt global energy supplies. While benchmark futures eased on Friday ahead of the weekend, the contracts are on track for an advance of more than 30% in July. | The latest National and International News - upday News
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