Brent Crude Prices Spike to $107 as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Brent crude futures surged past $107 on September 10 as escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed heavily on regional supply and shipping.
According to data, November Brent stood at $107.25 a barrel at 2:44 p.m. ET (18:44 UTC), marking a $6.04 gain.
The global crude-oil benchmark is used to price oil in markets worldwide, making it a significant indicator of the oil market's health.
The recent attacks on Saudi Arabian targets have heightened concerns about regional stability and security, with ballistic missiles aimed at Riyadh intercepted and destroyed at dawn on September 19.