https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-climbs-as-fighting-flares-in-middle-east-ukraineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-climbs-as-fighting-flares-in-middle-east-ukrainehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-climbs-as-fighting-flares-in-middle-east-ukraine#u136285Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:11:30 +0000Energy prices are rising as escalating military conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine threaten global petroleum supplies. Brent crude reached $110 per barrel for the first time since May, climbing 3.7% following deadly attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure and ongoing strikes affecting Russian and Ukrainian energy assets. Markets are also evaluating uncertainty surrounding proposed energy ceasefires and diesel supply flows. The flare-up in hostilities has heightened fears of supply disruptions in regions critical to global energy markets.Why it mattersGeopolitical friction across major en