Brent Crude Surges Above $100 a Barrel Amid Escalating Middle East Hostilities

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Published: 2026-09-09
Category: finance
Source: Financial Times

Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since July on Wednesday, driven by an escalation of hostilities in the Middle East and fears of renewed global supply disruptions. The rise comes as the US and Iran reportedly engage in tit-for-tat strikes on shipping in the region.

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