{
  "id": 18416538,
  "title": "Oil edges higher as Iran uncertainty offsets peace hopes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/oil-edges-higher-as-iran-uncertainty-offsets-peace-hopes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T00:49:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-edges-higher-as-iran-uncertainty-offsets-peace-hopes-1.500737847"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oil prices edged higher on Friday as concerns over Iran's actions and tanker attacks counteracted optimism about a potential peace agreement. Brent crude futures rose to $98.29 a barrel, a 3.88% increase from the previous session, while WTI futures climbed 0.61% to $91.07 a barrel. Murban Crude was down $5.00, or 4.96%, from the prior close. Brent's gain marked its first increase in four days, following a four-day slump that saw the price fall over 8% to a near two-month low. Despite the region's shipping lanes remaining open, the threat of military action and rising insurance costs has kept the market cautious. The US inventory report showed a decline in crude, gasoline, and distillate stocks, with demand hitting a one-year high. OPEC data revealed a significant spike in tanker freight costs in the past nine months. Traders are closely monitoring the situation, with Eurasia Group predicting that heightened tensions could push Brent crude prices between $110 and $125 a barrel.",
  "summary": "Crude oil prices held modest gains Friday after rebounding from a two-month low, as unresolved tensions over Iran and tanker attacks kept buyers in the market. Brent crude futures stood at $98.29 a barrel, up $3.67, or 3.88% at 8:41 am Beijing time on Nov. 6. WTI futures rose 55 cents, or 0.61%, to $91.07, putting the Brent-WTI spread at $7.22. Murban Crude stood at $95.89, down $5.00, or 4.96%…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Ringgit gains as oil prices plunge on hopes of Iran conflict de-escalation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/ringgit-gains-as-oil-prices-plunge-on-hopes-of-iran-conflict-de",
        "published": "2026-11-06T00:31:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}