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Crude oil futures rise as Brent tops $100 amid Middle East conflict and Gulf supply worries

Brent crude futures moved above $100 a barrel as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and supply concerns in the Persian Gulf weighed on markets.

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David Chen · Commodities Desk · 17 Sept 2026 · 01:56 · 1 min read
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Crude oil futures rise as Brent tops $100 amid Middle East conflict and Gulf supply worries

Brent crude futures extended gains, breaching the $100 per barrel level. The price move reflects heightened market attention to oil supply dynamics.

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The advance occurs amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and concerns about supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf region.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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David Chen
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David reports on energy, metals and agricultural markets, tracking how supply signals and safe-haven demand move prices across the commodities complex.

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