Brent oil tops $100 as Middle East conflict intensifies, stoking supply fears — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brent-oil-tops-100-as-middle-east-conflict-intensifies-stoking-supply-fearsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Brent Crude Crosses $100 Per Barrel As Middle East Conflict Intensifieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brent-oil-tops-100-as-middle-east-conflict-intensifies-stoking-supply-fearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brent-oil-tops-100-as-middle-east-conflict-intensifies-stoking-supply-fears#u63721Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:17:34 +0000Brent crude futures crossed past $100 per barrel on Wednesday, reaching their highest close since late May as fighting in the Middle East flared up. The surge in oil prices is driven by escalating attacks between Iran and the United States, stoking profound fears over global energy supplies. While stock futures remained little changed following a losing session on financial markets, the jump in petroleum costs marks the first time in two months that Brent oil has crossed the $100 threshold.Why it mattersThe sharp rise in energy prices reflects growing anxiety over potential disruptions to crud