Crude oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions and Ukraine-Russia conflict
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Houthi militants, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Russia
Middle East, Russia, Ukraine
October 16, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 210/17/2026, 5:31:12 AM
Brent crude rose to $110 per barrel due to escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia. Houthi militants attacked Saudi energy infrastructure. Ukraine resumed strikes on Russian refineries despite previous ceasefire attempts.
- Earlier version 110/17/2026, 5:01:06 AM
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