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Brent crude oil rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies

Brent crude oil rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict intensifies

By Anushree Mukherjee and Robert Harvey Sept 9 (Reuters) - Brent crude futures breached $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since July 24 as escalating attacks in the Middle East, including on tankers, stifled hopes of a normalisation of oil shipping in the region.

Oil tanker rates hit record highs following Iran, US shipping attacks

Oil tanker rates hit record highs following Iran, US shipping attacks

By Enes Tunagur LONDON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - The cost of shipping oil in the largest tankers hit record highs this week following the biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the U.S.-Iran war began in late February.

Brent oil tops $100 as Middle East conflict intensifies, stoking supply fears

Brent oil tops $100 as Middle East conflict intensifies, stoking supply fears

By Tony Munroe and Alex Lawler SINGAPORE/LONDON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices topped $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time in six weeks as an escalation in fighting by U.S. and Iranian forces deepened concerns over supply from the region and raised fears of inflationary pressures and higher

Brent holds above $100 as tanker attacks dampen hopes for Hormuz traffic recovery

Brent holds above $100 as tanker attacks dampen hopes for Hormuz traffic recovery

By Robert Harvey LONDON, Sept 10 (REUTERS) - Oil prices rose on Thursday, extending gains that took Brent over $100 a barrel in the previous session, as traders braced for deeper supply disruptions after Iran and the United States launched their largest attacks on shipping since their six-month-old

The Latest: 49ers take 10-7 lead on Rams into halftime

The Latest: 49ers take 10-7 lead on Rams into halftime

The longest road trip in NFL history has brought the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams to Melbourne, Australia

Oil falls but on track for 8% weekly gain on supply concerns; US diesel hits record high

Oil falls but on track for 8% weekly gain on supply concerns; US diesel hits record high

By Anushree Mukherjee Sept 11 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Friday but remained on course for a weekly gain of more than 8% while U.S. diesel prices hit a record high as attacks along Middle East shipping routes stoked concerns about prolonged supply disruptions.

The Latest: 49ers keep lead on Rams at Australia NFL game

The Latest: 49ers keep lead on Rams at Australia NFL game

The longest road trip in NFL history has brought the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams to Melbourne, Australia

Brent holds above $100 as tanker attacks deepen supply fear

Brent holds above $100 as tanker attacks deepen supply fear

By Sethuraman N R NEW DELHI, Sept 10 - Oil prices held firm on Thursday after Brent crude breached $100 a barrel, with traders bracing for deeper supply disruptions as Iran and the United States launched their largest attacks on shipping since their six-month-old conflict began.

The US has loosened Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, but the costly war is far from over

The US has loosened Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, but the costly war is far from over

The United States has succeeded in loosening Iran's grip over the Strait of Hormuz while virtually shutting down Iran's own exports

Oil nears $100 as fresh Middle East strikes raise supply risks

Oil nears $100 as fresh Middle East strikes raise supply risks

By Sethuraman N R NEW DELHI, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose for the fourth straight session, gaining more than $1 in early trade on Wednesday after renewed attacks across the Middle East heightened worries about supply disruptions.

Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan

Oil jumps $1 in early trade after Iran launches missiles at Jordan

September 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices jumped for the fourth straight session, gaining more than $1 in early trade on Wednesday after Iran launched fresh attacks on U.S. military assets in the Gulf as the war between Washington and Tehran continued to spill out across the region.

Oil prices hold near six-week high after Houthis hit Saudi sites

Oil prices hold near six-week high after Houthis hit Saudi sites

By Scott DiSavino Sept 8 (Reuters) - Oil prices held near a six-week high on Tuesday after Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen attacked Saudi energy facilities, setting oil installations ablaze and threatening a major expansion of the six-month-old Middle East war.