
Why Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100
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Why Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100
Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel as war in Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while the Houthis’ capture of Mayun Island raises concerns over another major oil route through the Bab al-Mandeb. Al Jazeera’s Farah Samir explains.
Published On 14 Sep 2026