Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes

Brent crude - the global benchmark for prices - rises after the US hit five Iranian tankers on Tuesday Oil prices rose past $100 a barrel on Wednesday after further strikes in the US and Iran conflict and continuing Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia. In back and forth attacks, the US hit five Iranian tankers in reprisal strikes after Tehran targeted one of its warships [1].

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1. bbc.co.uk · Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes Sep 9, 2026
2. cnbc.com · Iran says it hit American vessels, oil tankers in Hormuz in retaliation for U.S. strikes Sep 9, 2026
3. fox26houston.com · US calls Iran’s claim to have struck an unmanned vessel 'a total lie' Sep 7, 2026
4. fox26houston.com · US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles fired at Navy ships Sep 5, 2026
5. thehill.com · US issues sweeping sanctions against Iranian airlines, foreign businesses Sep 8, 2026

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