Oil hits $117 amid fears of Iran hostilities

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Oil prices reached $117 for the first time since April and closed the week solidly higher as markets worried about renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and further attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. The rise in energy prices pushed U.S. inflation expectations higher.

WHO: Oil markets

WHAT: Oil prices rose to $117 amid fears of renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and further attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure.

WHEN: Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 4:13 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Fears of renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and further attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure put markets on edge.

How this story developed (showing 12 of 12 earlier reports)

Oil prices rise amid fears of renewed Iran hostilities · Oct 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Oil prices hit six-month high amid Iran tensions · Oct 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Oil reaches $117 as Middle East tensions raise supply fears · Oct 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Brent heads for third weekly gain amid supply risks · Oct 23, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
Oil prices rise more than 2% as risks persist · Oct 22, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Oil rises after attacks in Saudi Arabia kill three · Oct 21, 2026 at 11:11 PM ET
Oil prices rebound as Hormuz shipping risks persist · Oct 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Iranian Guards say mines blocked three tankers in Hormuz · Oct 21, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Oil prices top $111 amid Middle East attacks · Oct 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Oil rises above $110 amid Middle East tensions · Oct 20, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Oil futures top $100 as Middle East risks persist · Oct 20, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Brent crude tops $110 as oil prices rise · Oct 20, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET

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