Oil Prices Jump After Houthi Attack on Saudi Tankers

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Published: 2026-07-23T12:32:00Z
Category: finance
Source: Bloomberg Television, Euractiv

Brent crude oil prices surged past $98 a barrel after Iran-aligned Houthi rebels claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. This escalation in Middle East tensions is reigniting concerns about inflation and could influence future central bank monetary policy decisions.

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