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BUZZ-Energy stocks: standout performers across Europe

** Oil-related stocks strong across the board after oil prices jumped more than 5 pct Monday

** Oil-price rise came as traders reassessed how quickly Iran might increase exports after a preliminary nuclear deal & anticipated that a months-long rise in U.S. crude inventories may be slowing

** Stoxx 600 Oil & Gas index up 2.6 pct, standout performer across Europe

** Plays catch-up with gains seen from energy stocks on Wall Street (US markets open Mon when Europe closed for Easter holidays)

** Sector advance comes even in face of dip in Brent crude oil on Tues (RM (LSE: RM.L - news) : tricia.wright1.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)