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Brent crude futures surpassed ninety dollars a barrel, reaching recent highs due to intensified attacks in the Middle East.

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Who
US, Iran
What
Brent crude futures surpassed ninety dollars a barrel, reaching recent highs due to intensified attacks in the Middle East.
When
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:41:00 GMT · 19h 9m ago
Where
Middle East ·
Why
Tensions rose and attacks disrupted energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Oil prices climbed significantly, with Brent crude futures surpassing $90 a barrel. Analysts suggest markets are underestimating potential inventory impacts from blockades.

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  1. Markets18h 7m ago
    International gold prices slipped as Middle East tensions pushed crude oil prices higher, influencing investor sentiment in gold and silver markets.
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  2. Markets18h 37m ago
    Oil prices surged past $90 per barrel, contributing to a dip in Asian share markets and stoking inflation fears.
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  3. Markets18h 56m ago
    Refiners Petron Malaysia Refining & Marketing Bhd and Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd were among the top gainers on Bursa Malaysia in early trade on Monday, tracking a rally in oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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  4. Currently Reading19h 9m ago
    Brent crude futures surpassed ninety dollars a barrel, reaching recent highs due to intensified attacks in the Middle East.
  5. Markets20h 50m ago
    Brent crude surged more than 2 per cent to trade above USD 90 a barrel.
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