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Oil Prices Reach $110 per Barrel for First Time Since May

Updated 2026-10-16 21:10 UTC 1 source Negative

The international oil benchmark, Brent crude, hit $110 per barrel for the first time since May. The price surge is attributed to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine tensions.

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The Hill
An international oil benchmark hit $110 per barrel on Friday, as the industry faces persistent shocks from the U.S.-Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars. The price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, hit $110 on the nose during Friday trading. That marked the first time it has reached that level
2026-10-16 20:48 UTC
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