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Oil prices rise as West Asia shipping attacks fuel fresh supply concerns

Brent crude rises to $101.53 a barrel as attacks on tankers in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz intensify, raising concerns over supply risks despite plans to release emergency oil stocks

Oil prices rise as West Asia shipping attacks fuel fresh supply concerns
Updated On : 08 Oct 2026 | 7:30 AM IST

Oil prices rise as Gulf of Mexico storm, Saudi attacks raise supply risks

Brent futures rose 93 cents, or ​0.92%, to $101.51 a barrel by 0022 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 82 cents, or 0.92%, ‌to $90.25

Oil prices rise as Gulf of Mexico storm, Saudi attacks raise supply risks
Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 7:52 AM IST

Oil slips as traders weigh strong West Asian exports against Gulf tensions

Brent ‌crude futures lost 4 cents to $100.28 a barrel by 0003 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 11 cents, or 0.1%, to $89.33 a barrel

Oil slips as traders weigh strong West Asian exports against Gulf tensions
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 8:02 AM IST

Oil prices slip as West Asia crude exports rise, G7 to release stocks

Brent crude futures fell 66 cents, or 0.65%, to $101.59 a barrel at 0240 ‌GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $90.12 a barrel, down 95 cents, or 1.03%

Oil prices slip as West Asia crude exports rise, G7 to release stocks
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 9:04 AM IST

Saudi Arabia unexpectedly cuts November oil prices for Asia to 6-year low

The largest West Asian crude exporter set the November Arab ‌Light crude oil official selling price ​to Asia at $5 a barrel below ​the average of Oman and Dubai prices, down $3 from the previous month

Saudi Arabia unexpectedly cuts November oil prices for Asia to 6-year low
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 8:21 AM IST

Oil prices steady as investors assess US-Iran peace talks, supply outlook

Brent was near $98 a barrel after rising about 14% in September, while investors weighed stalled US-Iran peace talks and signs of a recovery in West Asia oil exports

Oil prices steady as investors assess US-Iran peace talks, supply outlook
Updated On : 01 Oct 2026 | 7:48 AM IST

Oil prices edge higher after Trump denies sanctions relief to Iran

Brent crude futures rose $1.14, or 1.11%, to $103.73 a barrel by 0131 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate ‌crude 34 cents, or 0.38%, to $89.72

Oil prices edge higher after Trump denies sanctions relief to Iran
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 8:39 AM IST

Oil prices rise for second session on continued West Asia supply concern

Brent crude futures had risen 63 cents, or 0.6%, to $105.91 a barrel ‌by 0002 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $93.32, up 72 cents, or 0.8%

Oil prices rise for second session on continued West Asia supply concern
Updated On : 29 Sep 2026 | 8:52 AM IST

Oil gains 3%, gold at 7-week low as West Asia peace hits stalemate

Brent futures were up $2.98, or 2.86 per cent, at $107.30 a barrel by 1206 GMT after hitting their highest since September 15 earlier in the session

Oil gains 3%, gold at 7-week low as West Asia peace hits stalemate
Updated On : 28 Sep 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

Oil prices fall as markets weigh Iran truce, oil facility attack risks

Brent was down 87 cents, or ​0.82%, at $105.73 a barrel at 0212 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was down $1.56, or 1.65%, at $93.05 ‌a barrel

Oil prices fall as markets weigh Iran truce, oil facility attack risks
Updated On : 25 Sep 2026 | 9:09 AM IST

Companies must pass on edible oil duty cuts to consumers, says govt

The directive follows cuts in import duties on sunflower, soybean and palm oils as the government seeks to moderate domestic prices and ease inflationary pressures

Companies must pass on edible oil duty cuts to consumers, says govt
Updated On : 24 Sep 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

Oil prices edge lower as Iran signals openness to diplomacy to end US war

Brent crude fell 0.9% to $102.13 a barrel after a 4% rise a day earlier as Tehran reviews Washington's response to proposals on the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices edge lower as Iran signals openness to diplomacy to end US war
Updated On : 24 Sep 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Oil prices rise slightly ahead of potential US-Iran talks at UNGA

The Brent crude futures November contract ​gained 22 cents, or 0.22%, to $100.57 a barrel at 0021 GMT

Oil prices rise slightly ahead of potential US-Iran talks at UNGA
Updated On : 22 Sep 2026 | 8:36 AM IST

Oil prices slide to 11-day low on hopes of US-Iran diplomacy, Saudi exports

The WTI October contract that is expiring on Tuesday also fell $2.69, or 2.7%, to $97.61 a barrel. The November contract stood at $93.49.

Oil prices slide to 11-day low on hopes of US-Iran diplomacy, Saudi exports
Updated On : 21 Sep 2026 | 7:54 PM IST

Oil prices hit over 1-week low on hopes of boost to diplomacy in Iran war

Brent crude futures and US West Texas Intermediate crude touched their lowest since September 10 earlier on ‌Monday, with Brent at $101.71 a barrel by 0213 GMT, down $2.16, or 2.08%

Oil prices hit over 1-week low on hopes of boost to diplomacy in Iran war
Updated On : 21 Sep 2026 | 8:30 AM IST

The world's most unpredictable variable

The Strait of Hormuz isn't the only thing that will keep oil prices volatile

The world's most unpredictable variable
Updated On : 20 Sep 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

Oil falls 1%, remains above $100 on hopes of limited supply disruptions

Brent crude futures fell $1.01, or 1%, to $103.77 a barrel by 0020 GMT, while US West Texas ‌Intermediate futures fell $1.03, or 1%, to $100.88 a barrel

Oil falls 1%, remains above $100 on hopes of limited supply disruptions
Updated On : 18 Sep 2026 | 8:16 AM IST

Oil prices fall as Saudi crude cargoes ease fears of supply disruption

Brent crude fell 1.2 per cent to $104.59 a barrel, while WTI dropped 1.1 per cent to $101.29 as concerns over Middle East supply eased

Oil prices fall as Saudi crude cargoes ease fears of supply disruption
Updated On : 17 Sep 2026 | 7:35 AM IST

Oil prices fall as US crude inventories rise despite Saudi supply concerns

Brent crude futures fell 93 ‌cents, or 0.86%, to $107.82 a barrel at 0028 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures were down 97 cents, or 0.92%, at $104.86 a barrel

Oil prices fall as US crude inventories rise despite Saudi supply concerns
Updated On : 16 Sep 2026 | 8:22 AM IST

Oil rises as Saudi pipeline outage, fresh attacks raise supply concerns

Brent crude futures ​rose $1.24, or 1.18%, to $106.93 a barrel at 0026 GMT, after climbing 1% previously, while US ‌West Texas Intermediate futures were up $1.29, or 1.24%, at $102.65 a barrel

Oil rises as Saudi pipeline outage, fresh attacks raise supply concerns
Updated On : 15 Sep 2026 | 7:31 AM IST