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UPDATED Oct 22, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Oct 22, 2026 at 3:12 AM ET
Oil prices rise as Saudi attacks renew supply concerns
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Oil prices rose more than 2%, with Brent topping $111 a barrel, as traders weighed renewed attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and the risk of further U.S.-Iran hostilities. Middle East oil exports were approaching prewar levels, but the attacks highlighted continuing supply risks.
WHO: Oil traders
WHAT: Oil prices rose more than 2% as traders weighed renewed attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and risks of further U.S.-Iran hostilities.
WHEN: Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 7:35 AM ET
WHERE: Saudi Arabia
WHY: Traders weighed renewed attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and the risk of further U.S.-Iran hostilities against recovering oil supplies.
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