https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-rises-on-concerns-of-extended-middle-east-disruptionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-rises-on-concerns-of-extended-middle-east-disruptionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-rises-on-concerns-of-extended-middle-east-disruptions#u70076Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:21:16 +0000Crude prices climbed more than $3 following strikes on Saudi Arabia and the Strait of Hormuz, alongside the ongoing closure of the Saudi East-West Pipeline. Brent crude advanced 2% to reach $107.82 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate gained 2.1% to $103.50 a barrel. The supply concerns sparked broad downward pressure on global equities and pushed Treasury yields higher as investors braced for central bank policy meetings. Asian and European markets fell alongside U.S. stock futures as energy costs fueled inflation worries.Why it mattersThe disruptions expose vulnerabilities in global energ