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Brent crude surged more than 2 per cent to trade above USD 90 a barrel.
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Middle East
Who
US,Iran
What
Brent crude surged more than 2 per cent to trade above USD 90 a barrel.
When
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT · 22h 27m ago
Where
Middle East ·
Why
Intensifying US-Iran hostilities in the Middle East disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Oil prices above USD 90 are weighing on global markets. The Indian rupee opened weaker at 96.41.
Story chain
5 events in this thread- Markets19h 43m agoInternational gold prices slipped as Middle East tensions pushed crude oil prices higher, influencing investor sentiment in gold and silver markets.Open article
- Markets20h 14m agoOil prices surged past $90 per barrel, contributing to a dip in Asian share markets and stoking inflation fears.Open article
- Markets20h 33m agoRefiners 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.Open article
- Markets20h 46m agoBrent crude futures surpassed ninety dollars a barrel, reaching recent highs due to intensified attacks in the Middle East.Open article
- Currently Reading22h 27m agoBrent crude surged more than 2 per cent to trade above USD 90 a barrel.
Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHThe Indian Expresshttps://indianexpress.com/article/business/oil-above-usd-90-weighs-on-global-markets-rupee-opens-weaker-at-96-41-10794506/
- HIGHThe Economic Timeshttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/news/brent-oil-tops-90-as-us-iran-intensify-attacks-in-middle-east/articleshow/132504042.cms
- HIGHThe Starhttps://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/07/20/energy-stocks-climb-on-bursa-malaysia-as-middle-east-tensions-push-oil-prices-higher
- HIGHDevdiscoursehttps://www.devdiscourse.com/article/business/3952684-gulf-tensions-surge-oil-prices-amidst-tech-earnings-week
- HIGHTimes of Indiahttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/gold-silver-rate-today-live-updates-18k-22-carat-24k-gold-price-10g-silver-cost-per-kg-mcx-comex-etf-stock-precious-metal-gold-prediction-city-wise-cost-latest-gold-news/liveblog/132504654.cms
- HIGHThe Indian Expresshttps://indianexpress.com/article/business/market/oil-above-usd-90-weighs-on-global-markets-rupee-opens-weaker-at-96-41-10794506/