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  "id": 6396308,
  "title": "Brent crude rises above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict escalates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/brent-crude-rises-above-100-a-barrel-as-middle-east-conflict-escalates",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T07:46:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Al-Monitor",
    "slug": "al-monitor",
    "url": "https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/brent-crude-rises-above-100-barrel-middle-east-conflict-escalates"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Brent crude oil futures rose above $100 a barrel on Wednesday, reaching $100.07, a 2.2% increase, or $2.15, from the previous day, according to Al-Monitor. US West Texas Intermediate crude also saw a rise, up 1.83%, or $1.70, to $94.73 a barrel.\n\nThe price surge is attributed to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, with renewed attacks across the region heightening worries about supply disruptions, as reported by Adom Online. Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen launched strikes on several Saudi cities, while US forces hit multiple Iranian oil tankers, and Iran targeted a US base in Jordan, Daily Post Nigeria reported.\n\nBrent crude prices have jumped by a quarter since early August, with some sources citing early last month or early August as the starting point for the 25% increase. According to ING analysts, as quoted by Adom Online, the market is likely to continue pricing in a sizeable risk premium due to the ongoing conflict.",
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        "published": "2026-09-08T21:50:37.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
        "title": "Oil nears US$100 as fresh Middle East strikes raise supply risks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/oil-nears-us-100-as-fresh-middle-east-strikes-raise-supply-risks",
        "published": "2026-09-08T22:12:56.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Middle East tensions push crude towards $100",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/middle-east-tensions-push-crude-towards-100",
        "published": "2026-09-08T23:46:32.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Oil prices climb as Middle East war flares",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/oil-prices-climb-as-middle-east-war-flares",
        "published": "2026-09-09T00:37:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Oil prices near US$100 as Middle East supply risks mount",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/oil-prices-near-us-100-as-middle-east-supply-risks-mount",
        "published": "2026-09-09T01:21:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Oil nears US$100 as fresh Middle East strikes raise supply risks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/oil-nears-us-100-as-fresh-middle-east-strikes-raise-supply-risks",
        "published": "2026-09-09T02:50:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "No easy exit: 25 years after 9/11, the US military has no way out of the Middle East",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/no-easy-exit-25-years-after-9-11-the-us-military-has-no-way-out-of",
        "published": "2026-09-09T03:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Oil nears $100 as Middle East war fuels fears of prolonged supply disruptions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/oil-nears-100-as-middle-east-war-fuels-fears-of-prolonged-supply",
        "published": "2026-09-09T09:01:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
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