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JUST IN: Brent Crude Hits $110

International Oil MarketOct 19, 2026

Global oil prices climbed to $110 per barrel amid heightened geopolitical tensions and concerns over potential disruptions to global oil supplies, particularly around key Middle Eastern shipping routes. Uncertainty over Russian energy exports has also kept supply risks in focus, supporting prices in the international market.

JUST IN: Brent Crude Hits $110
Brent Crude Slides Nearly 2% as Trump Waives Russia Sanctions

Brent Crude Slides Nearly 2% as Trump Waives Russia Sanctions

International Oil MarketOct 19, 2026

Oil prices fell nearly 2% in early trading on Monday after US President Donald Trump waived key sanctions and proposed tariffs on Russian oil, raising expectations of improved global supply following last week’s rally driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and disruptions to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Warns U.S. Against Targeting its Energy Infrastructure

Iran Warns U.S. Against Targeting its Energy Infrastructure

International Oil MarketOct 17, 2026

Iran has warned that it will respond immediately to any US threat against its energy infrastructure, raising concerns over further disruptions to global oil supplies as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to threaten energy security.

Oil Prices Rise Weekly as Strait of Hormuz Attacks Cut Crude Flows

Oil Prices Rise Weekly as Strait of Hormuz Attacks Cut Crude Flows

International Oil MarketOct 16, 2026

Crude oil prices remained above $100 per barrel on Friday as renewed attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz threatened global supply flows, keeping Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) on course for weekly gains despite a retreat in early trading. The market’s resilience reflects persistent concerns over shipping disruptions and the risk of further supply losses, with diplomatic efforts and emergency stock releases yet to ease uncertainty significantly.

Brent Crude Climbs Again as Houthis Attacks Saudi Fuel Supply

Brent Crude Climbs Again as Houthis Attacks Saudi Fuel Supply

International Oil MarketOct 14, 2026

Crude oil prices rose in early trading on Wednesday as renewed attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement on Saudi Arabia and heightened security risks around the Strait of Hormuz revived concerns over the reliability of Middle Eastern oil supplies. The gains came as traders weighed the threat of further disruptions against the prospect of additional diesel supplies from Russia.

Brent Crude Eases as Saudi Arabia Pledges to Maintain Oil Exports

Brent Crude Eases as Saudi Arabia Pledges to Maintain Oil Exports

International Oil MarketOct 13, 2026

Crude oil prices retreated on Tuesday after rising above $106 per barrel on Monday, as traders weighed renewed attacks on Saudi Arabia against assurances from Riyadh that oil exports would continue despite mounting security risks across the Middle East.

Oil Prices Rise 2% as Saudi Attacks, Tanker Strikes Renew Strait of Hormuz Fears

Oil Prices Rise 2% as Saudi Attacks, Tanker Strikes Renew Strait of Hormuz Fears

International Oil MarketOct 12, 2026

Global oil prices climbed by about 2 per cent on Monday as fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia and strikes on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns over crude supply disruptions, overshadowing plans to increase Russian diesel exports and a reported energy truce between Moscow and Kyiv

Tanker Rates Hit $1.4 Million Daily as Oil Shipping Crisis Deepens

Tanker Rates Hit $1.4 Million Daily as Oil Shipping Crisis Deepens

International Oil MarketOct 11, 2026

Crude oil transportation costs have surged to unprecedented levels, with very large crude carriers (VLCCs) earning more than $1.4 million per day on Persian Gulf-to-East Asia routes as the Iran war disrupts shipping patterns and leaves fewer vessels available across global markets

Iran Set to Block ‘Illegal’ Strait of Hormuz Routes

Iran Set to Block ‘Illegal’ Strait of Hormuz Routes

International Oil MarketOct 9, 2026

Iran has warned that it will soon block what it describes as illegal routes through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns about the movement of crude oil and petroleum products through one of the world’s most important energy shipping corridors.

Oil Prices Fall as Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes Before Midterm Elections

Oil Prices Fall as Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes Before Midterm Elections

International Oil MarketOct 9, 2026

Global crude oil prices fell after US President Donald Trump said Washington would not launch attacks against Iran before the November midterm elections, easing immediate concerns about a fresh military escalation that could further disrupt oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump Threatens Fresh Iran Strikes as Hormuz Tanker Attacks Rise

Trump Threatens Fresh Iran Strikes as Hormuz Tanker Attacks Rise

International Oil MarketOct 8, 2026

US President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict has emerged as a fresh risk factor for global oil markets as attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz intensify and concerns grow over a wider escalation in the region.

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