https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brent-crude-rises-above-100-a-barrel-as-middle-east-conflict-intensifiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brent-crude-rises-above-100-a-barrel-as-middle-east-conflict-intensifieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brent-crude-rises-above-100-a-barrel-as-middle-east-conflict-intensifies#u67057Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:55:53 +0000International oil prices have climbed past $100 per barrel, driven by a prolonged Middle East conflict and escalating tensions involving the US and Iran. Brent crude previously reached $105.10 before nearing a four-month high of $108 during a single session, while West Texas Intermediate traded at $100.10. These developments follow the Houthi seizure of the Mokha port in Yemen. The resulting price surge has created inflation and margin pressures for businesses globally, triggered declines in South Korean airline stocks, and raised expectations for impending fuel surcharge hikes and retail fuel https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brent-crude-rises-above-100-a-barrel-as-middle-east-conflict-intensifieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brent-crude-rises-above-100-a-barrel-as-middle-east-conflict-intensifies#u64569Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:30:24 +0000Global oil prices have climbed well above $100 a barrel following an escalation in the US-Iran conflict and the Houthi seizure of the Mokha port in Yemen. Brent crude reached $105.10, a 4.24% increase, and neared a four-month high of $108 during a single session. West Texas Intermediate also topped $100, trading at $100.10. These price spikes stem from fears of deeper supply disruptions in West Asia, creating inflation and margin pressures for businesses in regions as far as Cebu.Why it mattersThe current price rally follows a period of shipping attacks and intensifying geopolitical hostilitie https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brent-crude-rises-above-100-a-barrel-as-middle-east-conflict-intensifieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brent-crude-rises-above-100-a-barrel-as-middle-east-conflict-intensifies#u63643Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:05:23 +0000Brent crude futures crossed the $100 per barrel threshold for the first time since July, driven by an escalating conflict in the Middle East and a wave of shipping attacks. The price surge affects global markets, leaving Wall Street futures muted and impacting trading sessions. Energy supplies from the region face severe impairment threats as the conflict continues. Market analysts and traders are closely monitoring developments as geopolitical tensions show little sign of abating, maintaining upward pressure on petroleum pricing across international exchanges.Why it mattersThe jump past $100