https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-rises-as-middle-east-supply-concerns-persist-amid-shipping-attacksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-rises-as-middle-east-supply-concerns-persist-amid-shipping-attackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-rises-as-middle-east-supply-concerns-persist-amid-shipping-attacks#u114009Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:21:44 +0000Crude oil prices climbed on Thursday amid mounting supply worries driven by escalating shipping attacks in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Additional upward pressure on energy markets came from the United States cutting production as a hurricane threatened offshore platforms. Brent crude futures increased, pushing prices above $100 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures also recorded solid gains. These converging supply risks intensified concerns across global energy sectors, affecting refinery margins and key petroleum benchmarks.Why it mattersGlobal energy markets rema