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Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as Iran war escalates

Brent crude up by more than 2% after latest fire between US and Iran in Gulf and Houthi attacks on Saudi cities Business live – latest updates The price of oil has risen above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as the escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens further disruption to global supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose 2.1% past the…

Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as Iran war escalates

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