Brent Crude Climbs to Five‑Month High Amid Supply Concerns
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Brent crude reached $110.70 a barrel on Monday, its highest level since May 20, driven by reports of ship attacks in the Hormuz Strait, damage to Russian refineries, and Iranian pressure on shipping. The price surge was reinforced by a tight diesel market, with September diesel prices topping $200 a barrel—nearly double the crude price—and unchanged OPEC+ stockpiles. Despite U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s statement that Caucasus oil flow had recovered to 80% of pre‑war levels, the market remained sensitive to supply disruptions. The rally underscores how geopolitical events and diesel demand can quickly lift Brent, even as official statements suggest partial recovery in regional oil flows.
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Brent crude hits 5-month high at $110.70 per barrel
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- $110.70 per barrel
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- BeInCryptoRelated fact: single sourceBrent crude hits 5-month high near $110.70 as Gulf attacks and thin inventories drive prices up
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Brent crude surged to $110.70 a barrel on Monday, its highest level since May 20, driven by fresh attacks on Gulf shipping and ongoing geopolitical tensions. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright reported that Gulf oil flows have recovered to about 80% of prewar levels, but thin onshore inventories at their lowest since at least 2016 and a diesel price crunch continue to support elevated prices. Traders are pricing in a significant risk premium, with US regular gasoline averaging $4.33 a gallon and energy inflation running at 20.4% year-over-year.
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