Brent crude prices rise amid Middle East tensions

Energy
  • 31 August, 2026
  • 10:13
Brent crude prices rise amid Middle East tensions

On London's ICE exchange, Brent crude November futures rose by more than 2.9%.

According to Report, trading data shows that this surge followed reciprocal strikes between the US and Iran in the Middle East.

During trading, Brent crude reached $90.69 per barrel (+2.94%). Currently, Brent is trading at $90.46 per barrel (+2.68%), while WTI October futures climbed 2.34% to $85.35 per barrel.