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Brent crude breaches $100 a barrel as Middle East war widens and shipping attacks intensify

Brent crude oil prices have moved above $100 a barrel amid a widening Middle East conflict and shipping attacks.

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David Chen · Commodities Desk · 19 Sept 2026 · 21:13 · 1 min read
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Brent crude breaches $100 a barrel as Middle East war widens and shipping attacks intensify

Brent crude oil prices have breached and are holding above $100 per barrel.

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The move is linked to a widening Middle East war and recent shipping attacks, according to the report.

The surge past $100 per barrel is noted as impacting global supply chains, stoking inflation risks, and influencing central bank policy expectations. Further verified details were not immediately available.

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