https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-s-new-normal-is-higher-pricesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-s-new-normal-is-higher-priceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-s-new-normal-is-higher-prices#u94135Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:06:35 +0000Crude oil prices stay high and waver around $100 a barrel as a seven-month war with Iran continues to drive market volatility. Brent crude recently rose 1.9% to $99.88 a barrel. Meanwhile, Middle East oil exports have rebounded to near pre-war levels, creating a complex pricing dynamic where crude remains well above pre-conflict prices. Major financial institutions disagree on regional flow estimates, while Standard Chartered sharply increased its forecasts to project that persistent instability and thin supply buffers will keep prices elevated through 2027.Why it mattersGlobal energy markets