Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Past $100 as Regional Conflict Escalates

Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates - Reuters

Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates  Reuters

Iran Accuses the US of Using Nuclear Watchdog to Justify Strikes

Iran accused the US and Israel of cloaking military strikes against its nuclear facilities beneath the legal authority wielded by inspectors at the United Nations nuclear watchdog.

By Jonathan Tirone

Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East

The cost of crude has risen 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, pushing up the price of gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.

By Aruni Soni

Oil Rises as Houthi Militants’ Attack Amplifies Supply-Disruption Fears - WSJ

Oil Rises as Houthi Militants’ Attack Amplifies Supply-Disruption Fears  WSJ

Oil hits $100 for first time since July

Brent crude advances amid fears of a renewed global supply crunch

Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as Iran war escalates

Brent crude rises by more than 2% after latest fire between US and Iran in Gulf and Houthi attacks on Saudi cities Business live – latest updates The price of oil has risen above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as the escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens further disruption to global supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose 2.1% to over $100 a barrel after tensions stepped up in the Gulf amid the latest tit-for-tat exchange of fire betwe...

By Lauren Almeida

Iran attacks U.S. base in Jordan and ships near Hormuz

Increased attacks by both sides draw in regional allies and add to concerns over oil supplies

By Enas Alashray and Idrees Ali

Caught between US and Iran, South Korea weighs Hormuz role

South Korea is inching closer to a potentially risky military role in the Strait of Hormuz after sending a fact-finding team to the Middle East, with Seoul weighing US pressure to contribute against the threat of Iranian retaliation. The mission underscores the dilemma Seoul faces over supporting a major security ally and avoiding being dragged into a conflict it did not start. Observers argue that any deployment should be delayed, limited and conducted through a broader coalition rather than...

By Park Chan-kyong

Brent crude reaches $100 as war in Iran intensifies

Oil prices advanced on Thursday after the U.S. said it destroyed five Iranian crude oil vessels.

By Nora Redmond

Brent Nears $100 as U.S.-Iran Escalation, Houthi Strikes Deepen Gulf Supply Fears - Morningstar

Brent Nears $100 as U.S.-Iran Escalation, Houthi Strikes Deepen Gulf Supply Fears  Morningstar

Oil hits $100 for first time since July as chaos continues in Strait of Hormuz

Tensions have renewed in the Middle East after Houthi forces struck several Saudi cities

By Bryony Gooch

Oil nears $100 as fresh Middle East strikes raise supply risks

Yen stands tall as dollar wobbles, oil's run towards $100 chills sentiment

The Japanese yen marked a significant climb on Wednesday, nearing its highest level since February as oil prices soared toward $100 per barrel due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. This development has made the U.S. dollar vulnerable against key currencies. Market participants are keenly awaiting U.S. inflation data that could sway central bank strategies.

Brent crude oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July 24 - Moneycontrol.com

Brent crude oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July 24  Moneycontrol.com

Seoul dispatches assessment team to UAE but deployment decision still pending

Seoul continues to weigh options for how it might help resolve the situation in the Strait of Hormuz but has yet to reach a concrete decision, the presidential office stressed Tuesday. Cheong Wa Dae's emphasis on the open decision follows revelations that the Ministry of National Defense has dispatched an on-site assessment team to the United Arab Emirates. The move fanned speculations that the government may be nearing a decision on possible troop deployment. The UAE, which hosts South Korea’s

By The Korea Herald

Oil prices push towards $100 after new US attacks on Iranian tankers

By Shadab Nazmi

Oil nears $100 as fresh Middle East strikes raise supply risks

European indexes edge lower as Middle East tensions push oil higher

FTSE 100 today: Stocks retreat as Gulf strikes send oil toward $100

By Investing.com

Oil climbs as US-Iran strikes in Hormuz raise supply fears — Brent near $98, Murban jumps to $110.80

Oil nears $100 as Middle East attacks raise supply fears

Oil prices rose for a fourth straight session on Sept. 9 as renewed attacks across the Middle East raised fears of further supply disruptions.

Oil nears $100 as fresh Middle East strikes raise supply risks

Brent crude futures rise 1.4% to $99.33 a barrel

By Reuters

Iran fires at US warship as destroyed tankers deepen Hormuz crisis

Iran carried out fresh attacks on U.S. targets in the Middle East Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers, deepening the conflict between the two foes....

Iran, US trade blows as Hormuz impasse deepens - Region - World - Ahram Online

Iran, US trade blows as Hormuz impasse deepens - Region - World  Ahram Online

Oil jumps on new Houthi attacks, Kharg blasts - The Star

Oil jumps on new Houthi attacks, Kharg blasts  The Star

Oil hits six-week high after Houthi attacks on Saudi sites, Brent US$97.92 and WTI US$93.03 - Nation Thailand

Oil hits six-week high after Houthi attacks on Saudi sites, Brent US$97.92 and WTI US$93.03  Nation Thailand

Iran attacks US base in Jordan as Hormuz impasse deepens - Dhaka Tribune

Iran attacks US base in Jordan as Hormuz impasse deepens  Dhaka Tribune

Oil above $100, Nigeria faces revenue windfall, fuel price risks

By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria is poised for a major oil revenue boost but faces renewed pressure on fuel prices, inflation and operating costs as escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran push crude prices above $100 per barrel. Latest market data showed that the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries Basket, including Nigeria’s […] The post Oil above $100, Nigeria faces revenue windfall, fuel price risks appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nwafor

US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan - the-star.co.ke

US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan  the-star.co.ke

Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Iran forging new ring of proxies to threaten US allies in Gulf, officials say

US military bombs five Iranian oil tankers - The Copenhagen Post

US military bombs five Iranian oil tankers  The Copenhagen Post

Oil nears $100 as fresh Middle East strikes raise supply risks

Oil prices rose for the fourth straight session, gaining more than $1 ​in early trade on Wednesday after renewed attacks across ‌the Middle East heightened worries about supply disruptions.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

IRGC claims attacks on 20 vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out attacks last night against two U.S. vessels, eight oil tankers and 10 other ships.