GENERAL14 Sept 2026
Oil prices jump more than $3 after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices jumped more than $3 a barrel on Monday after fresh strikes on Saudi Arabia and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent rose 3.46% to $108.23 and WTI (West Texas Intermediate) gained 3.15% to $103.20. Supply worries are driving the rise, and one analyst warns crude could reach $119.48. Expect fuel and freight costs to stay firm, so review your monthly budget now.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Brent crude futures rose $3.62, or 3.46%, to $108.23 per barrel.
- WTI futures rose $3.15, or 3.15%, to $103.20 per barrel.
- Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline was shut last week by a drone strike that started in Iraq.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If fuel or freight is a big cost for your business, check how much a further crude price rise would add to your monthly bills. Talks in Oman this week and the reopening of the East-West pipeline may change the picture, so review your numbers before locking any long-term supply or transport contract.
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