Oil Prices Surge Over 2% to Highest Since April 2026 Amid Middle East Tensions

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Published: 2026-10-31T02:18:00Z
Category: finance
Source: Kontan.co.id (via Reuters)

Brent crude oil for December delivery rose by 2.4% to $117.64 per barrel, reaching its highest level since late April 2026. This surge is attributed to traders bracing for potential escalation of conflict involving Iran following the U.S. mid-term elections, alongside an attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting risks to global oil supply.

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