Oil prices rose Tuesday as Brent crude neared $99, driven by worries that renewed Middle East hostilities could disrupt supply. The move followed strikes on Saudi energy sites and came after the U.S. and Iran traded strikes over the weekend.
WHO:Oil markets
WHAT:Brent crude rose to near $99 amid worries about supply disruption after strikes on Saudi energy sites.
WHEN:Sep 8, 2026
WHERE:Saudi Arabia
WHY:The price move was triggered by worries that escalating Middle East hostilities, including strikes on Saudi energy sites, could disrupt oil supply.
